heteromorphic

Adjective

Meaning

Deviating from the normal, perfect, or mature form; having different forms at different stages of existence, or in different individuals of the same species; -- applied especially to insects in which there is a wide difference of form between the larva and the adult, and to plants having more than one form of flower.

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Either the sporophyte or the gametophyte may be reduced (heteromorphic). Source: Internet

However, not all heteromorphic gametophytes come from heterosporous plants. Source: Internet

This type of life cycle is known as a complex heteromorphic life cycle. Source: Internet

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