Sporangium
Sporangium
Sporangium (pronunciation: /spɔːˈrændʒiəm/), is a single-celled or multi-celled structure in which spores are produced. It is derived from the Latin word "spora" meaning "seed," and the Greek word "angeion" meaning "vessel."
Etymology
The term "Sporangium" is derived from two words. The first, "spora," is Latin for "seed." The second, "angeion," is Greek for "vessel." Together, they describe the function of the sporangium as a vessel for producing and containing spores.
Function
The primary function of a sporangium is to produce and store spores. These spores are typically released into the environment when the sporangium ruptures, allowing the spores to be dispersed and potentially germinate into new organisms.
Types
There are several types of sporangia, including:
- Zygosporangium: A type of sporangium found in zygomycete fungi.
- Aposporous sporangium: A type of sporangium that produces apospores, which are asexual spores.
- Oosporangium: A type of sporangium that produces oospores, which are sexual spores.
Related Terms
- Spore: A reproductive cell or group of cells, produced by some plants, that is capable of developing into an adult plant without combining with another reproductive cell.
- Zygospore: A zygote which is encased in a hard protective coating.
- Gametophyte: The gamete-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that undergoes alternation of generations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sporangium
- Wikipedia's article - Sporangium
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