A structure or organism that bears, carries, or encloses an embryo; a receptacle for an embryo.
From embryon plus Greek pherein 'to carry.' Technical term used in botany and parasitology for embryo-bearing structures.
In parasites, the embryophore is the protective jacket around a developing parasite egg—it's like a biological safe that keeps the vulnerable embryo secure until it's ready.
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