noun
- plural of karyogamy; the fusion of cell nuclei, especially during sexual reproduction in organisms
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- The biologist studied karyogamies in various fungal species.
- Karyogamies occur after the initial fusion of gametes.
- The timing of karyogamies varies among different organisms.
- Researchers observed multiple karyogamies under the microscope.
- Understanding karyogamies is essential for studying reproduction.
- The process involves several karyogamies in succession.