di·chog·a·my
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plural dichogamies
Definition of dichogamy
: the production of male and female reproductive elements at different times by a hermaphroditic organism in order to ensure cross-fertilization
Other Words from dichogamy
dichogamous
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dī-ˈkä-gə-məs
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adjective
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adjective
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“Dichogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dichogamy. Accessed 13 May. 2021.
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The first known use of dichogamy was in 1862
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