gonophore
(gän′ə fôr)
noun
- an extension of the axis of a flower, lifting the pistil and stamens above the floral envelope
- a hydranth of a hydroid colony, specialized for the asexual production of offspring
Origin:
gono- + -phore
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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