1) Macrospore 2) Spore
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1) Macrospore
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the larger of two kinds of spores produced by a heterosporous plant giving rise to the female gametophyte; compare microspore.
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Megaspores, also called macrospores, are a type of spore that is present in heterosporous plants. These plants have two spore types, megaspores and microspores. Generally speaking, the megaspore, or large spore, germinates into a female gametophyte, which produces egg cells. These are fertilized by sperm produced by the male gametophyte developing...
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the large spore which may develop into the female gametophyte in heterosporous ferns and fern allies. cf. microspore
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(from the article `spore`) ...gametophyte individuals that are entirely dependent upon the sporophyte plant. Gymnosperms and angiosperms form two kinds of spores: microspores, ... [9 related articles]
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The larger type of spore, bearing female gametes
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Haploid spore produced by a plant sporophyte, that develops into a female gametophyte. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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Haploid spore produced by a plant sporophyte, that develops into a female gametophyte.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: meg′ă-spōr Synonyms: macrospore
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In plants which are heterosporous, the larger kind of spore is called a megaspore; it usually germinates into a female (egg-producing) gametophyte. Contrast with microspore.
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In plants which are heterosporous, the larger kind of spore is called a megaspore; it usually germinates into a female (egg-producing) gametophyte. Contrast with microspore.
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Haploid cells formed by meiosis in plants; divide by mitosis to form several daughter cells, one of which functions as the egg cell.
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