What are homogametes and heterogametes?

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Homogametes are also known as isogametes. Homogametes are similar in morphological appearance and male and female gametes can't be distinguished. For example, in Rhizopus.
Heterogametes are the gametes that are morphologically dissimilar and thus, male and female gametes can be distinguished. For example, in humans.

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