2. Noun. (plural of oögonium) ¹
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Definition of Oogonia
1. oogonium [n] - See also: oogonium
Medical Definition of Oogonia
1. The primitive differentiated female gametes which give rise to oocytes. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oogonia
Literary usage of Oogonia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. British Fresh-water Algae, Exclusive of Desmidieae and Diatomaceae by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke (1882)
"oogonia almost globose ; oospores globose, rufous-brown, not filling the oogonia ;
basal cell bifurcate ; terminal cell often ..."
2. The Monthly Microscopical Journal: Transactions of the Royal Microscopical (1875)
"oogonia and Antheridia enlarged 400 diameters. oogonia and Antheridia from badly
diseased leaves of Potato, arar a week's maceration in water; enlarged 400 ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1896)
"... gametangia or sporangia surrounded by one or more layers of sterile protection
cells. oogonia and ..."
4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1910)
"... and o, oogonia. 1 : Volvox sp., surface view of a single cell showing connexions.
... oogonia ..."
5. The Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science by Iowa Academy of Science (1907)
"I Filaments thick +100 u., oogonia erect -. V. aversa Filaments thinner, 50-75 u.
oogonia lateral V. sericea Antheridia bent in the form of a horn or hook. ..."
6. The Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science by Iowa Academy of Science (1907)
"Filaments thick +100 u., oogonia erect V. i Filaments thinner, ... V. s> Antheridia
and oogonia bending in opposite planes, forming an with each other, ..."
7. Rhodora by New England Botanical Club (1907)
"Somewhat resembling V. geminate, but distinct by the very long fruiting branches,
at right angles to the filaments, as well as by the more elongate oogonia, ..."
8. Fresh-water Algae of the United States: (exclusive of the Diatomaceae by Francis Wolle (1887)
"Diameter of filaments and of oogonia, 50 n more or less. On damp or wet ground,
shaded places, ... 9-11, three ordinary forms of oogonia and antheridia. ..."
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