gymnospore

/ˈdʒɪm.nəˌspɔr, -ˌspor/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore that is produced without the formation of a visible sporangium, especially in ferns.

“The gymnosporous ferns thrive in the region’s mild climate.”

Synonyms

  • sorus
  • spore

Antonyms

  • angiospore
  • spermatophyte