cystocarps
/ˈsɪstəˌkɑrps/
noun
- Plural of cystocarp; small, round spore-containing structures found in some red algae.
- These cystocarps are a key feature for identifying this species of seaweed.
- Scientists counted the cystocarps to estimate the plant's reproductive success.
- The red algae were covered in tiny cystocarps, ready to release their spores.