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spore sac

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun spore sac has 1 sense
  1. sporangium, spore case, spore sac - organ containing or producing spores
    --1 is a kind of reproductive structure
    --1 has particulars:
     megasporangium, macrosporangium; microsporangium; eusporangium; leptosporangium; tetrasporangium

Definitions from the Web

Spore Sac


Description:

A spore sac refers to a protective structure found in certain plants and fungi that is responsible for housing and dispersing spores. It is generally a specialized sac or structure within which spores are produced, stored, and released.

Senses:

1. Botany

In botany, a spore sac is a structure often found in ferns, mosses, and some other plants, where spores are formed and mature.

Example sentence: The spore sacs of the ferns release spores into the air, aiding in their dispersal and reproduction.

2. Mycology

In mycology, a spore sac is the fruiting body of certain fungi, such as mushrooms, that contains spores for reproduction.

Example sentence: The mushroom's spore sac ruptured, releasing countless tiny spores into the surrounding environment.

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