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OOGONIUM [2 records]

Record 1 2018-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Algae
DEF

The female sexual organ in certain algae that contains the ova.

CONT

Charophyte oogonium.

OBS

Plural of oogonium: oogonia.

OBS

oogonium: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • oogonia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Algues
DEF

Chez certaines algues, organe sexuel femelle qui contient les œufs.

CONT

Oogone de charophyte.

OBS

oogone : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
  • Embryology
DEF

A primordial oocyte during fetal development; it is derived from a primordial germ cell, multiplies rapidly, then becomes encapsulated in primordial follicle cells and, near time of birth, becomes a primary oocyte by entering into prophase of first maturation division.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
  • Embryologie
DEF

Cellule germinale primitive femelle, située dans le cortex ovarien.

OBS

Lorsqu'elle acquiert la capacité de se transformer en gamète mûr, elle devient un ovocyte.

Spanish

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