zoogamete
/ˌzoʊəˈɡæmiːt/
noun
- A reproductive cell (gamete) that can move on its own, typically found in certain algae and fungi.
- The zoogamete swam through the water to find another cell to fuse with.
- Fertilization happens when two zoogametes join together.
- In the lab, we watched a zoogamete move using its tiny hairs.