What is another word for heterosporous?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛtɹə͡ʊspəɹəs] (IPA) 
Heterosporous is a term used in biology to describe a plant that produces two types of spores, male and female. There are several synonyms for heterosporous, which include amphispory, heteropycnidial, heterosporangiate, and heterostroblastic. These terms are all used to describe the same phenomenon of plants producing both male and female spores. Heterosporous plants are differentiated from homosporous plants, which produce only one type of spore. The presence of two spore types allows for greater diversity and variability in seed production and ultimately, adds to the evolutionary success of these plants.
