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plasmogamy
This term is a highly specialized technical descriptor used almost exclusively within the fields of mycology and phycology. It describes the specific stage of sexual reproduction where cytoplasmic fusion occurs without the immediate fusion of nuclei, creating a dikaryotic state. This distinguishes it from karyogamy, which is the subsequent fusion of the nuclei themselves.
As a scientific term denoting a biological process, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not typically take a plural form in academic literature, as it refers to the general mechanism of fusion rather than individual instances of the event.
Meanings
Examples
Plasmogamy is the first stage of sexual reproduction in most fungi.
The process begins with plasmogamy when two compatible hyphae fuse.
Wait, does plasmogamy happen before or after karyogamy?
In ascomycetes, plasmogamy leads to the formation of a dikaryotic mycelium.
I need to double check the specific mechanism of plasmogamy in this algae species.
Plasmogamy allows the cytoplasm of two different cells to merge.
The researcher observed plasmogamy occurring under the microscope.
The researcher observed plasmogamy occurring under the microscope.
Without plasmogamy, the nuclei would never have the chance to fuse later on.