sporophyte
/ˈspɔrəˌfaɪt/
noun
- The spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant or alga, typically the familiar leafy or stemmed form.
- The sporophyte of a moss grows on top of the gametophyte and releases spores.
- During the sporophyte stage, the plant produces spores through meiosis.
- In ferns, the large green plant we see is the sporophyte generation.
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