macronuclei

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A form of macronucleus — The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of macronucleus
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APA

macronuclei. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macronuclei

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“macronuclei.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macronuclei. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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