allogamy
nounfemininetécnico/ɐluˈɡɐmjɐ/rare
a·lo·ga·mi·a
Definition
Cross-fertilization; reproduction involving the fusion of gametes from different individuals.
Allogamy is a key mechanism for genetic diversity in flowering plants.
The flower structure promotes allogamy by preventing self-pollination.
Common collocations
obligate allogamymechanism of allogamy
Etymology
Do grego 'állos' (outro) + 'gámos' (casamento, união).