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megaspore

/mɛɡəˈspɔr/ noun · British & US
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What does megaspore mean?

noun

A large spore, especially one produced by a fern or other cryptogam, which develops into a gametophyte.

Example

"The megaspore of the fern plant is a crucial part of its reproductive cycle."

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