macrandrous

adjective

mac·​ran·​drous

(ˈ)ma¦krandrəs

: having oogonia and antheridia borne on the same plant or on plants of similar size and form

—used of green algae of the family Oedogoniaceae compare nannandrous

Word History

Etymology

macr- + -androus

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