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Definition of Plasmogamy
1. Noun. (mycology) Stage of sexual reproduction joining the cytoplasm of two parent mycelia without the fusion of nuclei. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Plasmogamy
1. [n -MIES]
Medical Definition of Plasmogamy
1. Union of two or more cells with preservation of the individual nuclei; formation of a plasmodium. Synonym: plasmatogamy, plastogamy. Origin: plasmo-+ G. Gamos, marriage (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Plasmogamy
Literary usage of Plasmogamy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of Experimental Medicine by Rockefeller University, Rockefeller Institute, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (1908)
"On February 16 the animals were feeding- enormously and there was much plasmogamy.
On February 19 the culture showed many small food-free animals. ..."
2. Botanical Abstracts by Board of Control of Botanical Abstracts (1921)
"... plasmogamy and the origin of sexual fusion, differentiation of flagella,
comparative dimensions, encystment, and formation of the cell wall.—JS Cooley. ..."
3. A Manual of Zoology by Richard Hertwig (1912)
"... sharply distinct from mere fusion of plasma (plasmogamy). Fertilization may
be accomplished by a permanent fusion (copulation) or a transitory union ..."
4. A Manual of Zoology by Richard Hertwig (1902)
"... in contrast to fusion of plasma (plasmogamy). 5. Protozoa are aquatic, a few
living in moist earth; they can only exist in dry air in the encysted ..."
5. The Journal of Experimental Medicine by Rockefeller University, Rockefeller Institute, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (1908)
"On February 16 the animals were feeding- enormously and there was much plasmogamy.
On February 19 the culture showed many small food-free animals. ..."
6. Botanical Abstracts by Board of Control of Botanical Abstracts (1921)
"... plasmogamy and the origin of sexual fusion, differentiation of flagella,
comparative dimensions, encystment, and formation of the cell wall.—JS Cooley. ..."
7. A Manual of Zoology by Richard Hertwig (1912)
"... sharply distinct from mere fusion of plasma (plasmogamy). Fertilization may
be accomplished by a permanent fusion (copulation) or a transitory union ..."
8. A Manual of Zoology by Richard Hertwig (1902)
"... in contrast to fusion of plasma (plasmogamy). 5. Protozoa are aquatic, a few
living in moist earth; they can only exist in dry air in the encysted ..."
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