planogamete

noun

plan·​o·​ga·​mete
ˈplanəgəˌmēt
: a motile gamete
especially : one that is ciliated

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary plan- entry 1 + gamete

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“Planogamete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planogamete. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.

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