ovicapsule

/oʊ.vɪˈkæps.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

A membrane-bound structure that contains the ovum in certain animals, especially fish, and serves as the female reproductive cell.

“The researcher studied the ovcapsule to understand the reproductive cycle of the zebrafish.”

Synonyms

  • ovoid
  • reproductive cell

Antonyms

  • male reproductive cell
  • sperm