Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sporangiophore

Noun

/ˌspɔːr.æn.dʒi.ə.fɔːr/

Definition

A sporangiophore is a specialized structure in fungi and certain plants that bears a sporangium.

Examples

The sporangiophore extends upward, allowing the sporangia to be dispersed more effectively by the wind.
Researchers observed the arrangement of sporangiophores on the fungal specimen.
In some species, the sporangiophore can be quite elaborately branched.

Meaning

In the context of botany and mycology, a sporangiophore is a stalk or filament that supports and elevates sporangia, enhancing the dispersal of spores during reproduction.