Oosphere
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈəʊəsfɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oosphere is a noun meaning (botany, mycology) A large nonmotile egg cell, especially of an alga or fungus, formed in an oogonium and ready for fertilization.
Meaning
(botany, mycology) A large nonmotile egg cell, especially of an alga or fungus, formed in an oogonium and ready for fertilization.
Word Forms
- oospheres
Synonyms for oosphere
Depending on context, synonyms include ooplast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oogamete, oogonium, oospore, oosporangium, ovulum, oosperm.
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