centrolecithal

Segmentation is usually of the superficial or centrolecithal type.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7|Various
The segmentation is centrolecithal and regular (fig. 237 A).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
Centrolecithal: applied to eggs in which the food yolk is central.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
The segmentation has not been studied, but no doubt belongs to the centrolecithal type (vide pp. 110‑120).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

Ova belonging to the former group are known as telolecithal ova, those to the latter as centrolecithal.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

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centrolecithal

/ (ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl) /

adjective

zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk

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