underspore
/ˈʌndərspɔr/Definitions
1. noun
A spore produced under the sporophyte in a life cycle.
“The plant’s unique life cycle featured an underspore that eventually developed into a mature sporophyte.”
2. verb
To produce a spore in a position below the sporophyte in a life cycle.
“The fungi underspore during the winter months, allowing them to thrive in the spring.”