sporangiophore en · NOUN
Etymology
From sporangium + -phore.
Meanings
-
A receptacle in ferns which bears the sporangia, usually a stalk, but sometimes a scale (as in horsetails).
The cones of Equisetum are sporangiophores.
- A special type of hypha that bears sporangia on the tip.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sporangiophores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |