What is another word for heterospory?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛtɹə͡ʊspəɹˌi] (IPA) 
Heterospory is a botanical term that refers to the condition where a plant produces two different types of spores; male and female. These spores develop into separate gametophytes; male gametophytes produce sperm while the female gametophytes produce eggs. Synonyms of Heterospory include Amphispory, Anisospory, Heterangium, and Heterogony. Amphispory is used to describe the condition where a plant produces two types of spores that are physiologically equal in size and function. Anisospory refers to the condition where the two types of spores produced differ in size or function. Heterangium and Heterogony are also used to describe the heterospory of certain plant species. Heterospory is an important characteristic that aids in reproduction of plants ensuring that they produce viable offspring.
