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gonophore
n.
seed bearer (Botany, Zoology)
Gonophore
A
gonophore is a reproductive organ in
Hydrozoa that produces
gametes. It is a sporosac, a
medusa or any intermediate stage.
Gonophore
(n.)
A sexual zooid produced as a medusoid bud upon a hydroid, sometimes becoming a free hydromedusa, sometimes remaining attached. See Hydroidea, and Illusts. of Athecata, Campanularian, and Gonosome.
(n.)
A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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