acrosporous

/æk.rəˈspɔr.əs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having spores produced on the upper surface of a plant.

“The botanist described the unique acrosporous characteristics of the fern species.”

2. noun

A plant or organism that is acrosporous.

“The researcher studied the acrosporous plants in the tropical rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • spore-producing
  • sporophyte

Antonyms

  • heterosporous
  • isosporous