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Ootid

Noun: A female gamete, especially a nonfunctioning reproductive cell that usually degenerates.

Example sentence: The ootid is fertilized by a spermatozoon to initiate the formation of a zygote.

Noun: An embryonic cell produced during oogenesis, which develops into an ovum.

Example sentence: The ootid undergoes further maturation to become a mature ovum ready for fertilization.

Noun: A term used in histology to describe a distinct cell in the early stages of oogenesis.

Example sentence: The ootid transforms into a primary oocyte through various stages of differentiation.

Noun: A non-functioning male reproductive cell in certain animals, such as ants.

Example sentence: The ootids in ants are produced by unfertilized eggs, and they develop into haploid males.

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