Definition

The process in which certain plants produce only one type of asexual spore.

Example

Homospory is common in some types of ferns and mosses.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of homospory?

Yeah, I think it relates to certain plants producing a single type of spore.

Exactly! It's fascinating how club mosses use homospory for reproduction.

I know, right? It really shows how diverse plant life can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homospory → It is formed from "homo-" (from Greek "homos", meaning same) and "spora" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed or spore). The word "homospory" refers to the production of spores that are all of the same type, indicating uniformity in spore formation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') and 'spore' ('spora') to remember that homospory means producing spores that are all the same.

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