spadix JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈspeɪdɪks/ · spa·dix
noun
- A fleshy spike (inflorescence) with reduced flowers, usually enclosed by a spathe, characteristic of aroids. The spadix of the peace lily is a striking feature of the plant's flowers.
- A male sexual organ of certain cephalopods and hydrozoans (especially the nautilus), used to transfer sperm. In the nautilus, the spadix plays a crucial role in the reproductive process.
Did you know? The term 'spadix' is used in various scientific contexts, including botany and zoology, to describe specific reproductive or floral structures.