conceptacle

[ kuhn-sep-tuh-kuhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Biology.

conceptacle

/ kənˈsɛptəkəl /

a flask-shaped cavity containing the reproductive organs in some algae and fungi

1605–15; < Latin conceptāculum, equivalent to concept ( us ) conceived ( concept ) + -āculum ( receptacle )

C17: from Latin conceptāculum receptacle, from concipere to receive, conceive

The tetraspore is also sometimes contained in a conceptacle.

Similar section of a sterile conceptacle, containing slender antheridia.

Magnified section through a fertile conceptacle of Rockweed, showing the large spores in the midst of threads of cells.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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