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Sporophyl

Noun: A specialized leaf or leaf-like structure that bears sporangia and produces spores.

Example Sentence: The sporophyls of the fern are crucial for the reproduction of the plant.

Noun: A modified leaf that encloses and protects the spore cases in horsetails.

Example Sentence: The sporophylls of the horsetail have a specific role in the dispersal of spores.

Noun: A leaflet present among the fronds of a fern that produces spores.

Example Sentence: The sporophylls on the lower part of the fern help in the production and release of spores.

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