skiophyte

/ˈskɪəfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore-producing structure found in certain algae, particularly those of the genus Chlamydomonas.

“In this study, researchers focused on the morphological features of the skiophyte in Chlamydomonas algae.”

Synonyms

  • algae structure
  • spore-producing structure

Antonyms

  • non-spore-producing organism
  • non-vascular plant