Panoistic ovarioles

Pronunciation: /pa-no-IS-tik oh-vary-oles/

Category: Anatomy

Singular: Panoistic ovariole

Plural: Panoistic ovarioles

Definition

A type of ovariole found in some insects that lacks specialized nutrient cells (trophocytes) and where the oocyte directly absorbs food released by the surrounding follicular epithelium.

Etymology

From Greek 'pan-', meaning 'all', and 'ovariole', referring to a type of ovary.

Example

Panoistic ovarioles are found in some primitive insects, such as certain beetles.

Related Terms

Ovariole
Trophic cells
Oocyte

Usage Notes

Panoistic ovarioles represent a simpler form of ovariole compared to meroistic ovarioles.