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An oogonium (plural oogonia) (a.k.a oogenesis) is a female gametogonium. They are formed in large numbers by mitosis early in fetal life from primordial germ cells. Once in the ovary, they divide by mitosis into two primary oocytes; it is important to note that this process is complete before birth, in contrast to spermatogenesis.