gonophore

(gänə fôr)

noun

  1. an extension of the axis of a flower, lifting the pistil and stamens above the floral envelope
  2. a hydranth of a hydroid colony, specialized for the asexual production of offspring

Origin: gono- + -phore

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See gonophore in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A structure bearing or consisting of a reproductive organ or part, such as a reproductive polyp or bud in a hydroid colony.

Related Forms:

  • gonˌo·phoˈric (-fôrˈĭk, -fŏrˈ-), go·nophˈo·rous (gə-nŏfˈər-əs) adjective

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