what is the difference between isogametes, anisogametes and heterogamates
Isogamete
When two gametes ( male and female) have similar morphology and behavioural characteristics. These kind of gametes are indistinguishable by seeing only. Although these gametes differ in allelic expression.
Example- Cladophora alga produces isogametes
Anisogamete
When two gametes (male and female ) differ not only in allelic expression but also in morphology and behavioural characteristics. These kind of gametes can be easily distinguished by seeing only. Female gamete is generally larger in size.
Example- An alga Fucus produces heterogametes.
Anisogametes are also called the Heterogametes.
When two gametes ( male and female) have similar morphology and behavioural characteristics. These kind of gametes are indistinguishable by seeing only. Although these gametes differ in allelic expression.
Example- Cladophora alga produces isogametes
Anisogamete
When two gametes (male and female ) differ not only in allelic expression but also in morphology and behavioural characteristics. These kind of gametes can be easily distinguished by seeing only. Female gamete is generally larger in size.
Example- An alga Fucus produces heterogametes.
Anisogametes are also called the Heterogametes.