Noun
A more or less spherical and transparent mass of granular protoplasm, which by a process of multiplication and growth develops into a mass of cells, constituting a new individual like the parent; an egg, spore, germ, or germ cell. See Illust. of Mycropyle.
One of the series of egg-shaped ornaments into which the ovolo is often carved.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA fertilized ovum may not reach the uterus if the cilia are unable to move it there. Source: Internet
Allogamy main Allogamy is the fertilization of an ovum from one individual with the spermatozoa of another. Source: Internet
History In 1784, Spallanzani established the need of interaction between the female's ovum and male's semen to form a zygote. Source: Internet
Humans In human fertilization, two 1n haploid cells—an ovum ( female gamete) and a sperm cell ( male gamete)—combine to form a single 2n diploid cell called the zygote. Source: Internet
Mammals main In mammals, pregnancy begins when a zygote (fertilized ovum) implants in the female's uterus and ends once the fetus leaves the uterus. Source: Internet
Dolly was formed by taking a cell from the udder of her 6-year old biological mother. citation Dolly's embryo was created by taking the cell and inserting it into a sheep ovum. Source: Internet