Leptosporangium (Noun)
Meaning
A sporangium formed from a single epidermal cell; characteristic of the Filicales or of almost all modern ferns.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The leptosporangium of a modern fern is distinguishable by its unique reproductive structure formed from a single epidermal cell.
- Leptosporangia found in ferns typically undergo a process of complex developmental changes during their life cycle.
- The leptosporangium represents a key adaptation of the fern life cycle allowing for diversification in fern species.
- The anatomy of a leptosporangium provides essential information for researchers in tracing the evolutionary history of the Filicales.
- Studying the leptosporangium structure contributes significantly to the understanding of the reproductive strategies of ferns and the adaptation to their environment.