microsporous
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈspɔrəs/
adjective
- Having or relating to microspores (small male spores) in plants.
- In microsporous plants, the male spores are much smaller than the female ones.
- The microsporous stage of the fern's life cycle produces spores that develop into male gametophytes.
- Scientists studied the microsporous tissue to understand how pollen is formed.