acrospore

/ˌæk.rəˈspɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore that develops from the tip of a sporophyte, particularly one in fungi and ferns.

“The plant biologist studied the unique properties of acrospores in ferns.”

Synonyms

  • apical spore
  • terminal spore

Antonyms

  • basal spore