coenogamete

/sɪˈnɒɡəmiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of spore or gamete that is produced by algae and other organisms, often involved in the process of sexual reproduction.

“The coenogamete of the red algae played a crucial role in the species’ reproductive cycle.”

Synonyms

  • gamete
  • spore

Antonyms

  • non-motile
  • sporophyte