Megaspore
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Megaspore is a noun meaning (botany) The larger spore of a heterosporous plant, typically producing a female gametophyte.
Meaning
(botany) The larger spore of a heterosporous plant, typically producing a female gametophyte.
Word Forms
- megaspores
Synonyms for megaspore
Depending on context, synonyms include macrospore.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chalazal, microspore, macrospore, megasporophyte, megasporocarp, homospore.
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