aposporous

/əˈpɒs.pɔ.rəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing spores without a sexual phase or in the absence of a sexual phase.

“In botany, the aposporous plants exhibit unique characteristics of spore production.”

2. noun

A spore-producing organism that lacks a sexual phase.

“The aposporous fungi have been found in diverse ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • apospory
  • asporous

Antonyms

  • heterosporous
  • sporophyte