What is anisogamy?

Bdelloid rotifers, common freshwater invertebrates of ancient origin and worldwide distribution have long been thought to be entirely asexual. In Lepidium virginicum L., exposure of pollen to 0.6 ppm sulfur dioxide (SO/sub 2/) for 4 h reduced pollen germination in vitro 94% from the control, ... Mar 26, 2025 ... sexual reproduction ... sexual reproduction, the production of new organisms by the combination of genetic information of two individuals of ... Why does sex -- that is, sexual reproduction -- exist? In many ways, asexual reproduction is a better evolutionary strategy: Only one parent is required, ... Feb 24, 2017 ... This research suggests that a virus could be behind eukaryotic reproduction on Earth. It nevertheless remains possible that, on the contrary, it was the ... Jan 29, 2025 ... Lack of successful sexual reproduction suggests the irreversible parthenogenesis in a stick insect. Tomonari Nozaki, Corresponding Author Tomonari Nozaki Jun 16, 2022 ... Types of Sexual Reproduction. Two major types of sexual reproduction are syngamy and conjugation. ... Syngamy refers to the fusion of haploid sex ... Following an overview of the essential details of orchid reproduction, we discuss the evidence that reproductive success (both male and female) is pollination ... Apr 7, 2017 ... Our results demonstrate that P. citricarpa is heterothallic and requires isolates of different MAT idiomorphs to be in direct physical contact. Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity. This can lead to increased resistance to disease, more evolution, and decreased recessive disorders.