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Meaning of planogamete
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planogamete (n.)
One of the motile ciliated gametes, or zoogametes, found in isogamous plants, as many green algae (Chlorophyceae).
planogamete Sentence Examples
- Planogametes, motile reproductive cells, facilitate sexual reproduction in certain organisms.
- The planogametes of Chlamydomonas possess two flagella that enable them to swim freely.
- During zygote formation, the flagella of planogametes fuse, allowing the cells to merge.
- In green algae, planogametes are often produced in reproductive structures called gametangia.
- The planogametes of some algae, such as Ulva, have a characteristic pear-shaped morphology.
- The motility of planogametes allows them to disperse and locate potential mates in aqueous environments.
- Some planogametes release chemical signals to attract partners for sexual reproduction.
- In anisogamy, the planogametes exhibit distinct sizes and structural differences, with one type being larger and less motile.
- The planogametes of certain fungi, such as Allomyces, can fuse to form a zygospore, a resting stage that enhances survival under harsh conditions.
- Planogametes play a crucial role in the reproductive cycles of many aquatic and marine organisms, contributing to genetic diversity and species propagation.
FAQs About the word planogamete
One of the motile ciliated gametes, or zoogametes, found in isogamous plants, as many green algae (Chlorophyceae).
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Planogametes, motile reproductive cells, facilitate sexual reproduction in certain organisms.
The planogametes of Chlamydomonas possess two flagella that enable them to swim freely.
During zygote formation, the flagella of planogametes fuse, allowing the cells to merge.
In green algae, planogametes are often produced in reproductive structures called gametangia.
