The part of a bryophyte sporophyte that gathers nutrients from the parent gametophyte via transfer cells. It can also refer to the muscular structure used for movement in molluscs.
(1) La porción de un esporofito de briófito que reúne azúcares, aminoácidos, agua y minerales del gametofito parental a través de células de transferencia. (2) Una de las tres partes principales de un molusco; una estructura muscular que se utiliza generalmente para el movimiento. Ver también manto, masa visceral.
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| Back | (1) The portion of a bryophyte sporophyte that gathers sugars, amino acids, water, and minerals from the parent gametophyte via transfer cells. (2) One of the three main parts of a mollusc; a muscular structure usually used for movement. See also mantle, visceral mass. |
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