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macrosporangium

macrosporangium

9.9
A plant part that makes large spores called megaspores in seed plants and some ferns
  • noun
  • /ˌmækroʊspəˈrændʒiəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : macrosporangio
  • The ovule of a seed plant is an example of a macrosporangium.

Examples

  • Each macrosporangium gives rise to four megaspores, of which one becomes functional.

  • In some ferns, the macrosporangium develops on the underside of leaves.

  • Scientists studied the development of the macrosporangium in various fern species.

  • The macrosporangium is crucial for reproduction in seed plants.

  • In gymnosperms, the macrosporangium forms inside the ovule and is vital for seed development.

  • The macrosporangium produces megaspores, which are essential for the sexual reproduction of certain plants.

  • During the study of plant biology, researchers observed how the macrosporangium develops in seed plants.

Synonyms

megasporangium
vsmacrosporangium
  • Specialized
9.9

A part of some plants that makes large spores that grow into new plants, like in ferns and seed plants

has identical meaning but is used with a different prefix form

Surface Forms

macrosporangium singular
macrosporangia plural

Morphology

macrosporangium = sporangium (semi-transparent) = macro + sporangium + macro

The word is transparently formed from macro- plus sporangium, but it is a specialized botanical term rather than everyday vocabulary.

Etymology

The word macrosporangium combines the parts macro- meaning 'large' and sporangium meaning 'spore container', so it means a 'large spore container' in plants that makes big spores called megaspores.