The following points highlight the four common types of spore found in embryophytes. The types are: 1. Isospore (n., pl. -s, syn. Homospore) 2. Heterospore (n., pl. -s; hetero- a Greek Prefix Meaning 'different', 'not normal') 3. Meiospore (n., pl. -s) 4. Miospore (n., pl. -s; in Greek Meion means 'less', 'smaller'). Type # 1. Isospore (n., pl. -s, syn. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the symmetry of pollen and spore wall of plants. The term symmetry with relation to a pollen grain implies similarity of halves on either side of a median line or plane so far as aperture and ornamentation etc., are concerned. Most pollen and spores are symmetrical. As a rule, symmetric pollen and spores [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between pollen and spore. Difference # Pollen: 1. It is a container that houses male gametophyte of phanerogams. 2. The target of a pollen grain after transportation is stigma. 3. A pollen grain can perform its function when it reaches on a compatible stigma. 4. Aperturate pollen grains are colpate/porate etc. [...]