ambisporangiate
|am-bi-spo-ran-gi-ate|
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/ˌæmbɪspəˈrændʒiət/
having both spore types
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambisporangiate' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and 'sporangium' meaning 'spore case'.
Historical Evolution
'Ambisporangiate' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'ambi-' with the word 'sporangium', which was adopted into English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having both types of spore cases', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having both male and female sporangia.
The plant is ambisporangiate, producing both types of spores.
Synonyms
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