Aposporous

/ˌæpəˈspɔrəs/ adjective

Definition

Producing or involving apospory; characterized by the formation of spores through atypical asexual means.

Etymology

From 'apospory' with the adjectival suffix '-ous', used to describe plant structures or organisms exhibiting this non-standard reproductive method.

Kelly Says

Aposporous ferns are like the rebels of the plant kingdom—while their cousins make spores the 'right way,' they've evolved this shortcut that lets them reproduce way faster without the spore stage.

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