Associations to the word «Sporophore»

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Wiktionary

SPOROPHORE, noun. A spore-producing organ, especially a fungus hypha specialized to carry spores.

Dictionary definition

SPOROPHORE, noun. A spore-bearing branch or organ: the part of the thallus of a sporophyte that develops spores; in ferns and mosses and liverworts is practically equivalent to the sporophyte.

Wise words

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