spores
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English
Definitions
noun
- A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
- A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
verb
- To produce spores.
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Synonyms
ascosporesbacteriagermsswarmendosporesmicrosporesmegasporeszoosporespropagulessporulesarthrosporessporangiosporescystsexosporesconidiabasidiospores