1. Relating to or characterized by homogamy; reproducing by self-fertilization or with genetically similar individuals.
Usage: biology; botany
2. Of or relating to the tendency of individuals to mate or associate with others of similar genetic background or characteristics.
Usage: genetics; anthropology

Examples

• Homogamous plants can reproduce through self-pollination without requiring a separate mate.
• The study examined homogamous mating patterns in the population.
• Some species exhibit homogamous reproduction as an adaptation to isolated environments.
• Homogamous organisms tend to have lower genetic diversity than their heterogamous counterparts.
• The researcher documented homogamous behavior in several fish species.