👉 The term "ascophore" is a scientific term used to describe the process by which an organism's body grows and changes over time. It refers to the evolution of a new type of cell, known as an ascophore, that has evolved from an existing cell in order to replace it. An ascophore is typically found in plants, where it can be a part of a larger plant structure such as a leaf or stem, and its growth is controlled by specialized cells called chlor