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Leptosporangiate

Description:

Leptosporangiate is an adjective that describes a type of fern characterized by having a single layer of cells surrounding each individual sporangium, which contains spores. This term is commonly used in the field of botany to classify ferns based on the arrangement and structure of their sporangia.

Sample Sentences:

• The leptosporangiate ferns are among the most diverse and evolutionarily advanced groups of ferns.
• Unlike eusporangiate ferns, which have sporangia with multiple layers of cells, leptosporangiate ferns have a unique reproductive structure.
• As a botanist, I find the study of leptosporangiate ferns fascinating due to their intricate sporangial arrangement.
• Many leptosporangiate ferns are valued for their ornamental qualities and are often grown in gardens and conservatories.

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