The development or formation of spores through an atypical process that does not follow the normal reproductive cycle.
From Greek 'apo-' (away) + 'sporos' (spore) + '-gony' (origin, production). This technical botanical term combines roots to describe abnormal spore genesis.
This word looks intimidating, but it's just biologists saying 'okay, this plant is making spores, but not through the usual biological recipe'—it's how they document nature's rule-breakers.
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