megaspore

noun

Meaning

The larger spore of a heterosporous plant, typically producing a female gametophyte

Etymology / origin

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Related words

chalazal(English)microspore(English)macrospore(English)megasporophyte(English)megasporocarp(English)megaspore mother cell(English)homospore(English)megagametophyte(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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