What does sporic life cycle mean?

The sporic life cycle, also known as alternation of generations, refers to a reproductive strategy in which an organism alternates between two distinct phases: the haploid gametophyte stage and the diploid sporophyte stage. In this cycle, the sporophyte produces spores through meiOSis, which develop into gametophytes that produce gametes. When gametes fuse during fertilization, they form a new sporophyte, thus continuing the cycle. This pattern is common in plants, fungi, and some protists.