About The Word Paraphysis

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Paraphysis

Paraphysis Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Paraphysis?
[n] a sterile simple or branched filament or hair borne among sporangia; may be pointed or clubbed
Synonyms | Synonyms for Paraphysis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paraphysis: See Also | fibril | filament | strand Paraphysis In Webster's Dictionary \Pa*raph"y*sis\, n.; pl. {Paraphyses}. [NL., fr. Gr.
? beside + ? growth.] (Bot.)
A minute jointed filament growing among the archegonia and
antheridia of mosses, or with the spore cases, etc., of other
flowerless plants.
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