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.

Synonyms
- None (specific term used in botany)