gonosome noun
- zoology the individuals, collectively, in a colonial animal that are involved with reproduction
Examples from the Web for gonosome Historical Examples of gonosome
Gonosome with free medusae or gonophores; medusae usually with ocelli, never with otocysts.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2
Various
Gonosome with free medusae or gonophores; the medusae typically with otocysts, sometimes with cordyli or ocelli (figs. 54, 55).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2
Various