Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

megasporangium

Noun

meg-uh-spuh-RAN-jee-um

Definition

A structure in certain plants where megaspores are produced.

Examples

The megasporangium is crucial in the life cycle of seed plants.
In ferns, the megasporangium can be found within the sporangia on the underside of leaves.
Each megasporangium typically produces a small number of megaspores.

Meaning

In botany, a megasporangium is a spore-producing structure that specifically generates megaspores, which develop into female gametophytes in seed plants and some ferns.