WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Term: Heterospory

Definition: Heterospory refers to the condition in which a plant species produces two different types of spores, typically male and female spores, that develop into separate gametophytes.

Example sentences:

1. The heterospory exhibited by ferns allows for the production of distinct male and female gametophytes.
2. Plants that have evolved heterospory can be found in various environments worldwide.
3. Heterospory, as a reproductive adaptation, offers an advantage by enhancing genetic diversity.

Related products on Amazon:

• Books on Heterospory
• Heterospory in Plants
• Evolution of Heterospory