gametophore
Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
ga·me·to·phore
(gə-mē′tə-fôr′)n.
A structure, as in liverworts and mosses, on which gametangia are borne.
ga·me′to·phor′ic adj.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
gametophore
(ɡəˈmiːtəʊˌfɔː)n
(Botany) the part of a plant that bears the reproductive organs
gaˌmetoˈphoric adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ga•me•to•phore
(gəˈmi təˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr, ˈgæm ɪ-)n.
a structure of plants that encloses gametangia.
[1890–95]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Switch to new thesaurus
| Noun | 1. | gametophore - a modified branch bearing gametangia as in the thalloid liverworts reproductive structure - the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction antheridiophore - gametophore bearing antheridia as in certain mosses and liverworts |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.