alecithal


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Related to alecithal: microlecithal, mesolecithal

alecithal

(eɪˈlɛsɪθəl)
adj
(Zoology) zoology (of an ovum) having little or no yolk
[from a-1 + Greek lekithos egg yolk]
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Planarians show complex female gonads, i.e., ovaries containing alecithal eggs and vitellaria showing cells rich in yolk.
Embryonic development of Girardia tigrina (Girard, 1850) (Platyhelminthes, Tricladida, Paludicola)/ Desenvolvimento embrionario de Girardia tigrina (Girard, 1850) (Platyhelminthes, Tricladida, Paludicola)

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