| n. | 1. | (Zool.) A sexual zooid produced as a medusoid bud upon a hydroid, sometimes becoming a free hydromedusa, sometimes remaining attached. See Hydroidea, and Illusts. of Athecata, Campanularian, and Gonosome. |
| 2. | (Bot.) A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner. |
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