Definition

A part of a plant that creates large spores, which are involved in reproduction.

Example

The megasporangium is essential for the development of female gametophytes in certain plants.

Conversation

Hey, do you remember our biology class when we talked about the megasporangium?

Yeah, I found it really interesting how it produces those big spores.

Right? It's cool to think about how plants reproduce in such unique ways.

Absolutely! Nature has some fascinating processes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megasporangium → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large) and "sporangium" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed, and "angeion", meaning vessel). The word refers to a large vessel that produces seeds or spores.

Memory Tip

Think of 'large' ('mega-') and a 'vessel for seeds' ('sporangium') — that's what a megasporangium is, a large container for producing seeds.

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