Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| obovoid |
Inversely egg-shaped; ovoid, but with the widest part at the apex. |
| obpyriform |
Inversely pear-shaped, i.e. with the widest part at the point of attachment. Compare with pyriform. |
| oogonium |
The female gametangium in which the oospore forms after fertilization by the antheridium. (Pl. oogonia) |
| oospore |
Zygote or thick-walled spore that forms within the oogonium after fertilization; may be long-lived. |
| ovoid |
Egg-shaped; the widest part is at the bottom and the narrow part at the apex. |