Homosporous (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by homospory.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Most ferns are homosporous, producing spores that are all of the same size and type.
- The homosporous nature of some plant species can make them more adaptable to different environments.
- Horsetails are homosporous, releasing spores that will grow into new plants under the right conditions.
- Some species of club mosses are homosporous, producing spores that can develop into new plants.
- The homosporous characteristic of certain plant species can make them more difficult to classify.