gonophore

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Definition of gonophore in English English dictionary

An elongated receptacle above the corolla to elevate the stamens and carpels

A medusoid bud on a hydroid

{i} seed bearer (Botany, Zoology)

A sexual zooid produced as a medusoid bud upon a hydroid, sometimes becoming a free hydromedusa, sometimes remaining attached

of Athecata, Campanularian, and Gonosome

A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner

See Hydroidea, and Illusts

Hyphenation

gon·o·phore