trichophore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The special cell in red algae which produces or bears a trichogyne.
  2. One of the sac-like organs from which the setae of annelids arise.

Word forms

trichophore trichophores

Etymology

From tricho- + -phore.

Related words

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