Panoistic ovaries
- Pronunciation
- /pa-no-IST-ik ow-varies/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Panoistic ovary
- Plural
- Panoistic ovaries
Definition
A type of ovary found in some insects, characterized by the absence of specialized nurse cells. All germ cells develop directly into oocytes.
Etymology
From Greek 'pan-', meaning 'all', and 'oikos', meaning 'house'.
Example
Panoistic ovaries are found in primitive insects like Thysanura, Odonata, Plecoptera, Blattodea, and Isoptera.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Panoistic ovaries are considered the simplest type of ovary in insects, lacking specialized nurse cells for oocyte development.