Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sporangia

noun

/spəˈrændʒiə/

Definition

Sporangia are specialized structures where spores are produced in fungi, algae, and plants.

Examples

The sporangia of ferns release spores into the air, helping to spread the plant.
In some fungi, sporangia form on the tips of specialized hyphae.
During their life cycle, moss plants produce sporangia that are essential for their reproduction.

Meaning

In biological terms, sporangia are critical for the reproduction and lifecycle of certain organisms, serving as the site for spore development and release.