Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sporocyte
noun
/ˈspɔːrəˌsaɪt/
Definition
A cell that undergoes meiosis to produce spores.
Examples
- The sporocyte divides to form four haploid spores during the process of meiosis.
- In mosses, the sporocyte is found within the sporangium, where spore development occurs.
- Fungal sporocytes can produce vast quantities of spores that are released into the environment.
Meaning
Sporocytes are specialized cells in certain plants and fungi that give rise to spores, which are essential for reproduction and dispersal.
Synonyms
- spore mother cell
- sporogenous cell
- meiosporangium
