amphidisc

/ˌæmfɪˈdɪsk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of spore-bearing organ found in certain species of algae.

“The research team studied the amphidiscs in the freshwater algae sample under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • algae organ
  • spore-bearing organ

Antonyms

  • non-spore-bearing organ