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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Gametes**: Gametes are the reproductive cells in organisms. They can be of two types: male and female. In many organisms, these gametes differ in size and shape. 2. **Defining Similar Gametes**: When we talk about similar gametes, we are referring to gametes that are indistinguishable from one another in terms of size and shape. This means that you cannot tell which gamete is male and which is female. 3. **Term for Fusion of Similar Gametes**: The fusion of these similar gametes is specifically referred to as "isogamy". In isogamy, both gametes are similar and do not differ in their physical characteristics. ...
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