3rd Division

The third nuclear division produces two gametic pronuclei, with the resident pronucleus remaining in the cytoplasm of its parent cell while the transfer pronucleus becomes pressed against the conjugation junction.

Articles:

Cole ES. The Tetrahymena Conjugation Junction. In: Madame Curie Bioscience Database [Internet]. Austin (TX): Landes Bioscience; 2000-2013.