noun
- specialized elongated structures in certain fungi and algae that receive male gametes during sexual reproduction
Usage: botanical; mycological
Examples
- The trichogynes extend from the female reproductive structures to capture sperm cells.
- In red algae, trichogynes play a crucial role in fertilization.
- Scientists observed the trichogynes under high magnification during the fungal mating process.
- The length and shape of trichogynes vary among different species of fungi.
- Trichogynes help ensure successful reproduction in these lower plant forms.