sporophores

/ˈspɔːrəˌfɔːrz/ /ˈspɒrəˌfɔːrz/

Meanings

noun

A spore-producing organ, especially a fungus hypha specialized to carry spores.

Examples :

"After a period of heavy rain, many small, button-like sporophores sprouted on the decaying log in the park. "

noun

A sporophyte, or spore-producing plant.

Examples :

"The mushrooms we found in the forest were actually the sporophores of a larger, underground fungus. "

plant organism biology

Related Words

fungus noun

/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/

Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

"The mold growing on the old bread is a type of fungus. "

mushrooms noun

/ˈmʌʃruːmz/

Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).

"Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

underground noun

/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

"My brother uses the underground to get to work every day. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

period noun

/ˈpɪəɹɪəd/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

sporophyte noun

/ˈspɔːrəˌfaɪt/ /ˈspoʊrəˌfaɪt/

A plant (or the diploid phase in its life cycle) which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes.

"The fern we saw in the forest was a sporophyte, releasing spores from the underside of its leaves to eventually grow into new, smaller gametophyte plants. "

producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

actually adverb

/-ɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

spores noun

/spɔrz/ /spɔːrz/

A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.

"The mold grew in the damp basement, releasing tiny spores into the air that made my allergies worse. "

decaying verb

/dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/ /diˈkeɪɪŋ/

To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

"The pair loved to take pictures in the decaying hospital on forty-third street."

sprouted verb

/ˈspraʊtɪd/ /ˈspraʊtəd/

To grow from seed; to germinate.

"The tiny sunflower seed sprouted after being planted in the garden. "