sporangiophore

noun

spo·ran·gio·phore spə-ˈran-jē-ə-ˌfȯr

: a stalk or similar structure bearing sporangia

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of sporangiophore was in 1875

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“Sporangiophore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporangiophore. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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sporangiophore

noun

spo·ran·gio·phore spə-ˈran-jē-ə-ˌfō(ə)r, -ˌfȯ(ə)r

: a stalk or similar structure bearing sporangia

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