Carpostome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carpostome is a noun meaning (biology) The opening in the cystocarp of red algae through which the spores are discharged.
Meaning
(biology) The opening in the cystocarp of red algae through which the spores are discharged.
Word Forms
- carpostomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carposporangium, carpospore, carposperm, carposporophyte, cleistothecium, cystocarp.
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