Category:Trichophore

Trich"o*phore, n. Etym: [gr.

1. (bot.)

Defn: the special cell in red algæ which produces or bears a Trichogyne. See illust. of trichogyne.

2. (zoöl.)

Defn: one of the saclike organs from which the setæ of annelids Arise. -- trich`o*phor"ic, a.