sporophore
- noun
- /ˈspɔːrəˌfɔːr/
- Specialized
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esporóforo
- The mushroom's sporophore emerged from the ground after several days of rain.
Examples
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Scientists studied the unique shape of the fungus's sporophore under the microscope.
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A fern's sporophore can release thousands of spores into the environment.
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The sporophore is crucial for reproduction.
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Mosses produce sporophores to facilitate spore dispersal.
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The sporophore of the fern produces thousands of spores, ensuring the continuation of its species.
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In biology class, we learned that a sporophore is crucial for the reproduction of certain fungi.
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During our hike, we spotted a sporophore on the forest floor, indicating the presence of nearby ferns.
Synonyms
A stalk that holds spore cases in fungi and some plants
A leaf-like part that holds spore-producing structures on ferns, mosses, and some seed plants
A small part in fungi or some plants that makes and holds spores
A small bag on a plant or fungus that holds tiny parts for making new plants
A small baglike part on ferns and fungi that holds tiny cells that grow into new plants
A part of some water ferns that holds and protects spores to make new plants
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word sporophore breaks into two parts: sporo- meaning 'spore' and -phore meaning 'bearer' or 'carrier'. So a sporophore is a 'spore-bearer', a branch or organ that carries and releases spores.
