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Noun: xenogamy  zi'nó-gu-mee
  1. (biology) cross-fertilization or outbreeding between genetically unrelated individuals of the same species, especially in plants
    "Xenogamy promotes genetic diversity in both plant and animal populations"

Derived forms: xenogamies

Encyclopedia: Xenogamy