pseudovum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An egg-like germ produced by the agamic females of some insects and other animals, and by the larvae of certain insects. It is capable of development without fertilization.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pseudovum pseudova

Etymology

From pseud- + ovum.

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