zoogamete

/ˌzoʊəˈɡæmiːt/
noun
  1. 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.
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