mac·ro·gam·ete (m k r -gm  t, -g -mt)n. The larger, usually female of two conjugating gametes in a heterogamous organism. Also called megagamete. |
macrogamete [ˌmækrəʊˈgæmiːt], megagamete [ˌmɛgəˈgæmiːt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) the larger and apparently female of two gametes in conjugating protozoans Compare microgamete
| macrogamete (mkr-gmt, -g-mt) The larger of a pair of conjugating gametes, usually the female, in an organism that reproduces by heterogamy. |
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