Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Sporophyll

👉 Sporophyllum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. These plants are known for their large, round leaves that are covered with minute scales or spines, which give them an interesting shape. The genus name "Sporophyllum" comes from the Greek words "sperma" (meaning seed) and "phyllotropica" (meaning plant). The specific epithet "sporophy

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👉 Sporophyllary is a term used in botany, specifically in the study of fungi. It refers to a type of spore-producing cell that is unique among fungi and other eukaryotic cells. This type of spore-producing cell is characterized by a round or egg-shaped cell wall, which allows it to grow rapidly and produce spores. The term "sporophyllary" comes from the Greek word "sporos", meaning "spread".

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👉 Sporophyll is a type of cell in plants, algae and some bacteria. It refers to cells that are produced by a process called photosynthesis, which is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. These cells contain chlorophyll, which is a green pigment that gives them their characteristic leaves and stems. The term "sporophyll" comes from the Latin word for "sprout," as it resembles the growth of a sprout or

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