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What is heterospory? Briefly comment on its significance. Give two examples



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The phenomenon of producing two different types of spores in the same plant is called heterosporis. The importance of heterospory:

(i) Heterosporis causes the growth of seeds in gymnosperms and angiosperms.

(ii) It is required in the differentiation of male and female gametophytes.

Examples: Salvinia, Selaginella

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