obpyriform

obpyriform
Having a shape that is in outline like that of a pear, with the base at the narrower end.

On fertilization, the archegonia form obyriform calyptrae that are distinctly narrowed at base to form a stalk or peduncle; this does not occur in other Hepaticae.

See Also: pyriform

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