Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sporophyte
noun
/ˈspɔːrəfaɪt/
Definition
The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and some algae that produces spores.
Examples
- The fern is a classic example of a plant with a prominent sporophyte stage.
- In mosses, the sporophyte grows from the gametophyte and is often seen as a stalk with a capsule at the end.
Meaning
In the plant reproductive cycle, the sporophyte develops from the fertilized egg and is responsible for producing spores through meiosis.
Synonyms
- None
