bisporung
Bisporung is a term that appears in some biological discussions to describe a reproductive pattern in which two spores are produced in a single event, in contrast with single-spore or multi-spore production. The term is not part of formal modern taxonomy and lacks a universally accepted, precise definition. It tends to occur in older literature or in niche, non-English sources, and its exact meaning can vary between authors.
Etymology and usage. The word appears to combine elements meaning “two” and “spore,” but there is no
Context and scope. When bisporung is used, it is usually in discussions of sporogenesis in particular lineages
Limitations. Because of inconsistent usage and lack of formal definition, the term can be ambiguous without
See also: sporogenesis, sporangium, bisporous, bisporangiate, two-spore meiosis.