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ova

Plural of ovum.

species nova

New species, usually given after the species name in a description instead of the author. Abbreviated to sp. nov. or sp. n.

egg

Object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, normally roun or oval-shaped and containing a developing embryo surrounded by nutrient material and a protective case or shell; a female gamete; an ovum.

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gonad

Any organ that produces gametes, e.g., a testicle or ovary.

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roe

Usually refers to a mass of fish eggs or egg-laden fish ovary but sometimes separated into 'hard' and 'soft' roe in reference to the female and male gonads, respectively.

conserved name

A scientific name that has specific nomenclatural protection under the ICZN code, specifically a name that is otherwise unavailable or invalid but has been made available as a valid name by removal of the obstacles blocking its use.

foam fractionation

Chemical process whereby hydrophobic molecules are removed from a liquid via rising columns of foam, e.g., the process of organic-waste removal taking place within a protein skimmer.

suborbital flap

Bony, movable, lateral process of the lateral ethmoid located beneath the eye in males of certain nemacheilid loaches.

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