noun
- the larger of two gametes in organisms that produce gametes of different sizes, typically the female gamete
Usage: biology
Examples
- In many algae, the macrogamete is much larger than the microgamete.
- The macrogamete contains more nutrients to support early development.
- Fertilization occurs when a microgamete fuses with a macrogamete.
- Scientists observed the macrogametes under high magnification.
- The size difference between macrogametes and microgametes is quite pronounced.
- Each macrogamete carries genetic material from the parent organism.