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conjugation tube

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noun

  1. Biology. in certain bacteria, algae, and fungi, a slender tube connecting two individual organisms during conjugation, enabling the transfer of genetic material between them.

conjugation tube Scientific  

  1. A slender tube in certain bacteria, algae, and fungi that connects two individuals during conjugation and through which the transfer of genetic material occurs.

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