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sporangium

/ˈspɒrəniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sporangium mean?

noun

A spore-bearing organ, especially in ferns and other cryptogams, that produces spores.

Example

"The sporangium of the fern released spores into the air, allowing the plant to reproduce."

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