pseudoelater

(noun)

single-celled structure that aids in spore dispersal

Related Terms

  • gemmae
  • alternation of generation

Examples of pseudoelater in the following topics:

  • Liverworts and Hornworts

    • Additionally, thin cells called pseudoelaters surround the spores and help propel them further in the environment.
    • Unlike the elaters observed in liverworts, the hornwort pseudoelaters are single-celled structures.
    • Liverworts also disperse their spores with the help of elaters, while hornworts utilize pseudoelaters to aid in spore dispersal.
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