dorsiferous

adjective

dor·​sif·​er·​ous

(ˈ)dȯ(r)¦sif(ə)rəs

1

: bearing the sori on the back of the frond

—used of various ferns

2

: carrying the eggs or young upon the back

Word History

Etymology

dors- + -ferous

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