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female gamete

[/ˈfiːmeɪl ˈɡæmiːt/]
nounpl: female gametes
gameta feminina
1. A reproductive cell produced by a female organism that fuses with a male gamete during sexual reproduction to form a zygote
The egg cell is the female gamete in most animals.
A célula do óvulo é a gameta feminina na maioria dos animais.
2. In plants, the egg cell contained within the female gametophyte
The female gamete in flowering plants develops within the ovule.
A gameta feminina em plantas com flores se desenvolve dentro do óvulo.
Synonyms
egg cellovumoocyteegg
Antonyms
male gametespermspermatozoon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gameta feminina
Standard term used in biology education and scientific contexts
São Paulo
gameta feminina
No regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
gâmeta feminina
Portuguese spelling variant with accent; used in Portuguese scientific literature
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