Definition of Protomerites. Meaning of Protomerites. Synonyms of Protomerites

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Definition of Protomerites

Protomerite
Protomerite Pro`to*mer"ite, n. [Proto- + -mere + -ite.] (Zo["o]l.) The second segment of one of the Gregarin[ae].

Meaning of Protomerites from wikipedia

- separated into parts. In G. garnhami, three parts can be seen: epimerite, protomerite, and deutomerite, but their visibility depends on the lifestage of the...
- present in all species They are septate with deutomerites, epimerites and protomerites A conoidal complex is present through a major portion of their life cycles...
- gamonts are composed of a single structure without septa: they lack both protomerites and deutomerites. Anisogamy — unequal sized gamonts — is present. Gamogony...
- contains the nucleus (the deutomerite) and an anterior portion (the protomerite), which forms the epimerite. In some species the deutomerite may be further...
- is the presence of septum dividing the gamont or trophozoite into a protomerite and deutomerite. The septum may not always be visible by light microscopy...