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Meaning Of Gonophore
n.
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.
n.
A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels
in a conspicuous manner.