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Name: gametogenesis

ECAO ID: 0000020

Definition: "Biological process during which certain cells of a female or male individual (parent) are transformed into specialized reproductive cells (gametes) that will initiate development of a progeny individual (offspring) upon fertilization."


Preceded By:  Succeeded By: oogenesis period

Component Stages:  oogenesis period, spermatogenesis period