About The Word Gonophore
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Gonophore
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What's The Definition Of Gonophore?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gonophore: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gonophore: See Also | Gonophore In Webster's Dictionary \Gon"o*phore\, n. [Gr. ? offspring, seed + ? to bear.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) 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}.
2. (Bot.) A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and
carpels in a conspicuous manner.
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