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Homosporous

Definition: Homosporous refers to a type of plant reproductive system in which a single type of spore is produced, giving rise to a bisexual gametophyte that produces both male and female gametes.

Examples

Noun:

1. The homosporous ferns are widely distributed across the globe.
2. The life cycle of a homosporous plant typically involves the production of only one type of spore.

Adjective:

1. The homosporous species exhibit a unique pattern of sexual differentiation.
2. In homosporous plants, the gametophytes are generally hermaphroditic.

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