gonophore Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gon"o*phore noun

Etymology

Gr. offspring, seed + to bear.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) 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.