heterothallic

[het-er-uh-thal-ik]

heterothallic Definition

(of certain fungi) having two different mating types that are required for sexual reproduction to occur.

Using heterothallic: Examples

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  • Example

    Heterothallic fungi require two different mating types to reproduce sexually.

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Summary: heterothallic in Brief

'Heterothallic' [het-er-uh-thal-ik] describes certain fungi that require two different mating types to reproduce sexually. For example, 'Heterothallic fungi require two different mating types to reproduce sexually.'