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megaspores

/mɛɡəˈspɔrz/ noun · British & US
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What does megaspores mean?

noun

A large spore, especially one produced by a plant in the fern or horsetail family, which is involved in the production of gametophytes.

Example

"The megaspores of the fern plant are an essential part of its reproductive cycle."

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