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Columella :: Columella (n.) A columnlike axis in the capsules of mosses.

Gonotheca :: Gonotheca (n.) A capsule developed on certain hydroids (Thecaphora), inclosing the blastostyle upon which the medusoid buds or gonophores are developed; -- called also gonangium, and teleophore. See Hydroidea, and Illust. of Campanularian..

Gymnoblastea :: Gymnoblastea (n. pl.) The Athecata; -- so called because the medusoid buds are not inclosed in a capsule.

Pearl :: Pearl (n.) A capsule of gelatin or similar substance containing some liquid for medicinal application, as ether..

Unicapsular :: Unicapsular () Having but one capsule to each flower.

Periotic :: Periotic (a.) Surrounding, or pertaining to the region surrounding, the internal ear; as, the periotic capsule..

Sclerotal :: Sclerotal (n.) The optic capsule; the sclerotic coat of the eye.

Valvate :: Valvate (a.) Opening as if by doors or valves, as most kinds of capsules and some anthers..

Bicapsular :: Bicapsular (a.) Having two capsules; as, a bicapsular pericarp..

Cartridge :: Cartridge (n.) A complete charge for a firearm, contained in, or held together by, a case, capsule, or shell of metal, pasteboard, or other material..

Moss :: Moss (n.) A cryptogamous plant of a cellular structure, with distinct stem and simple leaves. The fruit is a small capsule usually opening by an apical lid, and so discharging the spores. There are many species, collectively termed Musci, growing on the earth, on rocks, and trunks of trees, etc., and a few in running water..

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A small saucer of clay for roasting or melting samples of ores, etc.; a scorifier..

Polyspermous :: Polyspermous (a.) Containing many seeds; as, a polyspermous capsule or berry..

Valve :: Valve (n.) One of the pieces into which a capsule naturally separates when it bursts.

Capsulated :: Capsulated (a.) Inclosed in a capsule, or as in a chest or box..

Nidamental :: Nidamental (a.) Of, pertaining to, or baring, eggs or egg capsules; as, the nidament capsules of certain gastropods; nidamental glands. See Illust. of Dibranchiata..

Pod :: Pod (n.) A capsule of plant, especially a legume; a dry dehiscent fruit. See Illust. of Angiospermous..

Gymnospermous :: Gymnospermous (n.) Having naked seeds, or seeds not inclosed in a capsule or other vessel..

Strumatic :: Struma (n.) A cushionlike swelling on any organ; especially, that at the base of the capsule in many mosses..

Ovicapsule :: Ovicapsule (n.) The outer layer of a Graafian follicle.

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