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ovariole

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ovariole [ō′var·ē‚ōl]
(invertebrate zoology)
The tubular structural unit of an insect ovary.
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The incidence of BBs in ovaries was scored in last instar nymphs using differential interference contrast microscopy to determine the frequency of ovarioles containing visible BBs.
Biological Sciences by Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science
Most of the well-fed young grew four reproductive organs called ovarioles, compared with only two for the less-pampered ants.
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Generally only the terminal follicle within an ovariole is vitellogenic, there being a distinct demarcation between the previtellarium and the vitellarium of the ovariole.
EFFECTS OF EXOGENOUS JUVENILE HORMONE ON VITELLOGENESIS IN THE ... by Bradley, James T.; Shim, Hi Shin; Moody, Kelley / Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science
 
 
 
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