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procarp

American  
[proh-kahrp] / ˈproʊ kɑrp /

noun

Botany.

  1. (in red algae) a carpogonium with its associated cells.

procarp British  
/ ˈprəʊkɑːp /

noun

  1. a female reproductive organ in red algae

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Etymology

Origin of procarp

1885–90; < New Latin procarpium < Greek pro- pro- 2 + karpíon, diminutive of karpós fruit

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These three elements—trichogyne, trichophoric cell, and carpogenic cell—are regarded as the procarp.

From Project Gutenberg

The procarp arises from a single cell of the filament.

From Project Gutenberg

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