noun
- Plural of aerophore; structures or organisms that carry or transport air, or devices designed to facilitate air movement or respiration.
Usage: technical; biology; rare in everyday usage
Examples
- The plant's aerophores allow it to transport oxygen through its tissues.
- Aquatic plants develop aerophores to move air from leaves to submerged roots.
- Scientists studied the aerophores in the organism to understand its respiratory adaptation.
- The aerophores of mangrove roots help them survive in waterlogged soil.