sporogonia

/ˌspoʊrəɡɒˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

The phase of the life cycle of certain plants, such as ferns, in which the spores are produced and fertilized.

“The botanist studied the sporogonia of various fern species in her research.”

Synonyms

  • spore-producing phase
  • sporophyte

Antonyms

  • gametophyte
  • spore-reproductive phase