centrolecithal
[sen-troh-les-uh-thuh l]
- having a centrally located yolk, as certain insect eggs or ova.
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Centrolecithal: applied to eggs in which the food yolk is central.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
The segmentation is centrolecithal and regular (fig. 237 A).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)Francis Maitland Balfour
Segmentation is usually of the superficial or centrolecithal type.
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
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
centrolecithal
- zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk
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