Macronucleus

A macronucleus (formerly also meganucleus) is the larger type of nucleus in ciliates. Macronuclei are polyploid and undergo direct division without mitosis.

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Macronucleus

A macronucleus (formerly also meganucleus) is the larger type of nucleus in ciliates. Macronuclei are polyploid and undergo direct division without mitosis.

Source: Wikipedia "Macronucleus" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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