Noun: homogamy how'mó-gu-mee or ho'mó-gu-mee
- (biology) the tendency of individuals with similar genotypes or phenotypes to mate
"Homogamy can lead to increased genetic similarity within a population"
- (botany) the maturation of male and female parts of a flower at the same time
"Homogamy in plants can promote self-pollination"
Derived forms: homogamies
Encyclopedia: Homogamy