Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
homospory
Noun
/ˌhɒməˈspɔːrij/
Definition
The production of spores of the same type by a plant or fungus.
Examples
- Many ferns exhibit homospory, producing spores that are morphologically identical.
- In homosporous plants, the spores are usually unicellular, contributing to the plant’s reproductive strategy.
Meaning
Homospory refers to the biological phenomenon where an organism produces only one kind of spore, which typically develops into a gametophyte that can produce both male and female gametes.
Synonyms
- Single-spore production
- Uniform sporogenesis
