gonophore

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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