Prefertilization

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Prior to fertilization

    "Some Megastigmus species target conifer species with ovules at prefertilization stages, others target conifers with ovules that are post-fertilization [16 ]."

Example

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"Some Megastigmus species target conifer species with ovules at prefertilization stages, others target conifers with ovules that are post-fertilization [16 ]."

Etymology

From pre- + fertilization.

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