Definition

A structure that produces spores, commonly found in fungi and slime molds.

Example

The sporophore of the mushroom released thousands of spores into the air.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a sporophore in the wild?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a spore-bearing structure found in fungi, really fascinating!

That sounds cool! I would love to learn more about fungi.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sporophore → It is formed from "sporo-" (from Greek "sporos", meaning seed or spore) and "-phore" (from Greek "phoros", meaning bearer). The word "sporophore" refers to a structure that bears or produces spores.

Memory Tip

Think of a structure that 'bears' ('-phore') 'spores' ('sporo-') — that's what a sporophore does.

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