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vasiform

American  
[vey-zuh-fawrm, vas-uh-] / ˈveɪ zəˌfɔrm, ˈvæs ə- /

adjective

  1. having the form of a duct or tube.

  2. having the shape of a vase.

Etymology

Origin of vasiform

1825–35; < Latin vās vessel + -i- + -form

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The form of the sporangium in the only species is very variable, but in typical cases is vasiform, the peridial wall at the apex introverted.

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