What is another word for sporophyll?

Pronunciation: [spˈɔːɹəfˌɪl] (IPA)

Sporophyll is a term used to describe the specialized leaf of a fern or other spore-bearing plant that is responsible for producing and dispersing spores. Some synonyms for this term include sporangiophore, spore-bearing leaf, and fertile frond. The sporophyll serves a crucial role in the reproduction of these plants, as it produces and releases spores that can then grow into new plants. This term is commonly used in the field of botany, and understanding synonyms for it can help researchers and students as they explore the diverse world of spore-bearing plants and their unique reproductive strategies.

Synonyms for Sporophyll:

  • n.

    sporophyll
    • sporophyl
    • .
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What are the hypernyms for Sporophyll?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    plant organ, modified leaf, vegetative structure.

Usage examples for Sporophyll

The typically microphyllous character of the Lycopods, and the simple relation between sporangium and sporophyll which obtains throughout the class, have led various botanists to regard them as the most primitive phylum of the Vascular Cryptogams.
"Darwin and Modern Science"
A.C. Seward and Others

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