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antheridiophore

 

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Noun antheridiophore has 1 sense
  1. antheridiophore - gametophore bearing antheridia as in certain mosses and liverworts
    --1 is a kind of
    gametophore

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Antheridiophore

Definition:

Antheridiophore is a structure found in certain plants, particularly mosses and ferns, on which antheridia develop. An antheridium is the male reproductive organ that produces sperm.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A specialized structure or organ on which antheridia are formed in certain plants.

Example sentence: The moss thallus bears an erect antheridiophore on which the antheridia are produced.

Sense 2:

Noun: The entire plant structure that bears antheridia collectively.

Example sentence: The antheridiophores of this species exhibit a distinctive reddish color.

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