antheridiogen

Noun

Meaning

antheridiogen (plural antheridiogens)

A chemical (any one of a class of chemicals) secreted by fern gametophytes which promote the production of male gametangia.

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Related terms

antheridium

Close letter words and terms

Anthericum torreyi antheridia antheridial antheridiophore antheridium antheriferous