Definition of "sporophyte" []

• The spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that exhibits alternation of generations. (noun)

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• "The asexual form, known as a sporophyte, is represented by the fern plant as it is commonly known."
• "A pine tree is called a sporophyte because it develops from a spore produces spores is haploid can reproduce sexually and asexually cannot undergo meiosis"
• "Ulva produces isomorphic thalli for its diploid sporophyte and haploid gametophyte."