What's the difference between gynophore and thecaphore?

Gynophore


Definition:

  • (n.) The pedicel raising the pistil or ovary above the stamens, as in the passion flower.
  • (n.) One of the branches bearing the female gonophores, in certain Siphonophora.

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Thecaphore


Definition:

  • (n.) A surface or organ bearing a theca, or covered with thecae.
  • (n.) See Basigynium.

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