sporocyte

/spɒrəsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell or spore that produces spores, especially the cell in a sporophyte that gives rise to a spore.

“The sporocytes in the plant’s reproductive system are responsible for producing spores.”

Synonyms

  • spore
  • sporophyte

Antonyms

  • gametocyte
  • vegetative cell