MEGASPORE

megaspore, macrospore

(noun) larger of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in ovule into a female gametophyte

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

megaspore (plural megaspores)

(botany) The larger spore of a heterosporous plant, typically producing a female gametophyte

Synonyms

• macrospore

Coordinate terms

• microspore

• mesospore

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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