gonangium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A capsule which encloses the blastostyle of some hydroids

Pronunciation

/ɡəʊˈnæn.d͡ʒi.əm/ /ɡoʊˈnæn.d͡ʒi.əm/

Word forms

gonangium gonangia

Etymology

From gon- (“reproduction”) + Ancient Greek ἀγγεῖον (angeîon, “vessel”)

Synonyms

gonotheca teleophore
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