reproductive unit
Definitions
A biological structure, such as a spore, seed, or egg, capable of developing into a new individual organism.
Any specialized cell or group of cells that functions in the process of sexual or asexual reproduction.
Examples
The spore acts as a primary reproductive unit for ferns, allowing them to colonize new environments.
In many plant species, the seed serves as the specialized reproductive unit that protects the embryo during dispersal.