Definition of Ovicell. Meaning of Ovicell. Synonyms of Ovicell

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Definition of Ovicell

Ovicell
Ovicell O"vi*cell`, n. [Ovum + cell.] (Zo["o]l) One of the dilatations of the body wall of Bryozoa in which the ova sometimes undegro the first stages of their development. See Illust. of Chilostoma.

Meaning of Ovicell from wikipedia

- one of the common methods is through ovicells, capsules attached to autozooids. The autozooids possessing ovicells are normally still able to feed, however...
- controls the movement of the lophop****. This species does not have the ovicells or avicularium seen in most other members of this phylum.[citation needed]...
- covered with small pores and numerous larger pores along the margin. The ovicell, which broods the larvae internally, is double-layered with numerous pores...
- covered with small pores and numerous larger pores along the margin. The ovicell, which broods the larvae internally, is double-layered with numerous pores...
- by finger-like spiny processes. The developing embryos are brooded in ovicells (specialised chambers), which may appear pinkish. Bryozoans feed on phytoplankton...
- one or more adventitious avicularia on their frontal wall. Instead of ovicells the adeonids often possess enlarged polymorphs which brood the larvae internally...
- the colony in autumn and winter. The cells produce outgrowths known as ovicells, which contain embryos and are visible from October to February. The larvae...
- covered with small pores and numerous larger pores along the margin. The ovicell, which broods the larvae internally, is double-layered with numerous pores...
- one or more adventitious avicularia on their frontal wall. Instead of ovicells the adeonids often possess enlarged polymorphs which brood the larvae internally...