Question

what is heterospory? briefly comment on a signification. give two examples

Answer 1

Heterospory is a phenomenon in which two kinds of spores are borne by the same plant. These spores differ in size. The smaller one is known as microspore and the larger one is known as megaspore. The microspore germinates to form the male gametophyte and the megaspore germinates to form the female gametophyte. The male gametophyte releases the male gametes and these reach the female gametophyte to fuse with the egg. The development of the zygote takes place inside the female gametophyte.
the two examples are=Heterospory is the production of spores of two different sizes and sexes by the sporophytes of land plants. The smaller of these, the microspore, is male and the larger megaspore is female.
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Answer 2

Answer:

The phenomenon of producing two different kinds of spores in the same plant is known as heterospory.

Significance of heterospory:

• Heterospory leads to the development of seeds in gymnosperms and angiosperms.

• It is required in the differentiation of male and female gametophytes.

Examples: Salvinia, Selaginella