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.”

Synonyms

  • hypospore
  • subspore

Antonyms

  • epispore