megagametes

[US]//ˌmeɡəˈɡæmiːts//
[UK]//ˌmeɡəˈɡæmiːts//

Translation

n.large non-motile gametes, such as ova or egg cells, produced by the female

Phrases & Collocations

female megagametes

plant megagametes

mature megagametes

megagametes observed

isolated megagametes

viable megagametes

megagametes produced

megagametes forming

Example Sentences

the female plant produces megagametes for sexual reproduction.

megagametes develop within the reproductive structures of certain algae.

the formation of megagametes occurs in specialized tissues.

these megagametes are larger than the male microgametes.

in fertilization, microgametes fuse with megagametes to form a zygote.

the development of megagametes requires specific environmental conditions.

researchers study megagametes to understand plant reproduction.

megagametes contain abundant cytoplasm for nutrient storage.

the lifecycle of this species includes a phase where megagametes are produced.

some algae species can produce both megagametes and microgametes.

the release of megagametes into the water facilitates external fertilization.

megagametes remain stationary while microgametes swim toward them.

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