centrolecithal

[ sen-troh-les-uh-thuh l ]

/ ˌsɛn troʊˈlɛs ə θəl /

having a centrally located yolk, as certain insect eggs or ova.

Origin of centrolecithal

First recorded in 1875–80; centro- + lecithal

Segmentation is usually of the superficial or centrolecithal type.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 |Various
The segmentation is centrolecithal and regular (fig. 237 A).

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) |Francis Maitland Balfour
Centrolecithal: applied to eggs in which the food yolk is central.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology |John. B. Smith
The segmentation has not been studied, but no doubt belongs to the centrolecithal type (vide pp. 110‑120).

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) |Francis Maitland Balfour

Ova belonging to the former group are known as telolecithal ova, those to the latter as centrolecithal.

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) |Francis Maitland Balfour

centrolecithal

/ (ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl) /

zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk