trophosome

/ˈtrɒfəsoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a colonial organism consisting of feeding cells.

“The trophosome of the colonial organism played a crucial role in its survival.”

2. noun

A structure in a colonial organism where nutrition is produced.

“The trophosome of the cnidarian colony is responsible for producing nutrients for the colony.”

Synonyms

  • feeding structure
  • trophoblast

Antonyms

  • non-nutritive structure
  • symbiotic structure