Vocabulary Entry

sporophyte

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noun

A sporophyte is the diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and fungi that produces spores.

Example Sentences

"The fern's sporophyte generation is characterized by its large fronds."

"In mosses, the sporophyte grows on the gametophyte and is dependent on it for nutrients."

"During the life cycle of a plant, the sporophyte phase is crucial for reproduction."