Definition

A type of spore that is larger than a microspore and develops into a female gametophyte in certain plants.

Example

In some plants, the megaspore develops into the structure that produces eggs.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a megaspore?

Yeah, I think it's the larger type of spore in some plants, right?

Exactly! It grows into the female gametophyte, which is pretty fascinating.

It really is! Nature has some amazing processes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megaspore → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large or great) and "spora" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed or sowing). The word "megaspore" refers to a large spore that develops into a female gametophyte in certain plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning large, and 'spora' meaning seed — a megaspore is a large seed that grows into a female plant structure.

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