Microsporophyll vs. Microsporangium — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Microsporophyll and Microsporangium
Definitions
Microsporophyll➦
A leaflike structure that bears microsporangia.
Microsporangium➦
A structure in which microspores are formed.
Microsporophyll➦
A leaflike organ that bears one or more microsporangia (contrast megasporophyll or macrosporophyll)
Microsporangium➦
(botany) A case, capsule or container that holds microspores.
Microsporophyll➦
In non-flowering plants, a sporophyll that bears only microsporangia
Microsporangium➦
A sporangium or conceptacle containing only very minute spores. Cf. Macrosporangium.
Microsporangium➦
A plant structure that produces microspores
