amphimorulae

/æmfɪmɒˈrʊleɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A female reproductive cell or egg in certain protozoa, especially a member of the phylum Ciliophora.

“The researchers studied amphimorulae of the protozoan species in their laboratory.”

2. plural noun

The female reproductive cells or eggs of certain protozoa, especially a member of the phylum Ciliophora.

“The amphimorulae of the protozoan species were examined under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • ciliophoran gametes
  • protozoan eggs

Antonyms

  • zoospores