conjugating tube

noun

Any of the long processes emitted by the fertilized trichophore in certain algae, which unite with the auxiliary cells.

Meanings

nounconjugating tube (plural conjugating tubes)

plural conjugating tubes

  1. Any of the long processes emitted by the fertilized trichophore in certain algae, which unite with the auxiliary cells.
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