Zoogamy
Noun
UK
/zuːˈɒɡ.ə.mi/
US
/zuːˈɑː.ɡə.mi/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The joining of male and female cells to create new life.
Example
"Zoogamy is the natural process that helps animals produce offspring."
"In biology, students learn that zoogamy is how life continues in most living things."
"Without zoogamy, many species would not be able to reproduce or survive."
Explanation
Zoogamy is a scientific word that means the union or joining of two living cells during reproduction, usually in animals. It refers to how male and female cells come together to create new life. For example, zoogamy is an important step in animal reproduction. It helps explain how life continues from one generation to the next. The word comes from zoo (meaning life or animal) and gamy (meaning marriage or union).