What does sporophyll mean?
A sporophyll is a leaf or leaf-like structure that bears sporangia, which produce spores in plants such as ferns and horsetails. In some plants, the sporophylls are modified to form cones or other reproductive structures.
Example
"The sporophylls of the fern plant are responsible for producing the spores that will grow into new plants."
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