John-
The only def. that I can find is as follows:
Definition: The condition in a flowering plant species of having
only one type of flower -- one which produces both male and female parts in
the same flower. Homogamy is the opposite of heterogamy.
Hope that helps,
-Don.
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From: "John Kulig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Q about homogamy
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> Gleitman's Intro text defines homogamy as "tendency of like to mate with
> like" though in the text the term appears in a context that suggests it
> means we associate with others like us.
>
> Q: does the term "homogamy" necessarily imply mating (as the roots would
> suggest) or is the term used more broadly to mean any tendency for like
> to befriend like? [I am writing a paper and want to refer to the latter,
> but not the former]. The dictionaries in my office are of no help. Any
> help will be appreciated! JK
>
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> Plymouth State College
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