Definition of spore - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
reproductionTECH. reproductive body developing into a new individualTECH.
- Spores can grow into new plants.
2.
fungiTECH. reproductive particle from fungi, algae, or plantsTECH.
- The mushroom released spores into the air.
3.
microbiologyTECH. resistant form of bacteria for survival under adverse conditionsTECH.
- Certain bacteria form spores when nutrients are scarce..
Verb
biologyTECH. produce spores as part of a reproductive processTECH.
- The fungus will spore under optimal conditions..
Images of spore
reproductive body developing into a new individual 
reproductive particle from fungi, algae, or plants
Expressions with spore
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pattern left by spores from a mushroom cap
The spore print showed a dark brown color.
structure containing spores in plants or fungi
The spore case burst open, releasing spores into the air.
dormant propagule made by certain plants, algae or fungi
The resting spore can survive winter until conditions improve.
capable of producing or containing spores
The spore-bearing fern reproduces by releasing spores into the air..
Origin of spore
Greek, spora (seed, sowing)
Terms with spore included in their meaning
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biology
any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter
mycology
structure on a fungus housing spore-producing organs
mycology
spore-producing structures on a mushroom's underside
plant
spore-producing capsule in mosses
plant
structure around a sporangium for spore dispersal
microscope work
spore-producing sac in ascomycete fungi
forest biology
fungus with nestlike cup holding tiny spore cases
biology
type of closed, non-opening spore-producing structure in fungi
mycology
asexual fungal spore formed on a conidiophore
woodland biology
puffball-like spore case that opens into star-shaped rays
plant
long cell aiding spore dispersal in plants
plant
outer layer of a pollen grain or spore
spore structure
spore-bearing structure in ferns, mosses, fungi
microscopy
wall opening in spore or pollen grain where growth starts
biology
tube from a germinating spore like a pollen tube
fungi
equipped with gill-like structures for spore production
mycology
fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of certain fungi
plant
Botrychium fern with grape-shaped spore groups
biology
spore-bearing layer with asci or basidia
mycology
spore-bearing surface of a fungus
plant
innermost wall of a spore or pollen grain
plant science
fern spore case developing from one surface cell
biology
spore-producing structure in some plants and fungi
fungal spore
fragile spore produced by certain fungi
Examples of spore in a sentence
Spores are essential for the survival of many plants. Spores can survive in harsh environmental conditions. Scientists studied the spores under a microscope. Spores can survive in extreme environmental conditions. The lab technician studied the spores under the microscope. Certain plants spore in the springtime.
Mushrooms spore in damp environments.
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- French:spore, sporuler, ...
- German:Spore, Sporen produzieren, ...
- Italian:spora, produrre spore, ...
- Spanish:espora, esporar, ...
- Portuguese:esporo, produzir esporos, ...
- Chinese:孢子, 产生孢子, ...
- Japanese:胞子, 胞子を作る, ...
- Arabic:بَوْغ, أَنْتَجَ الأبواغ, ...
- Hebrew:נְבָגִים, לְהוֹצִיא נְבָגִים, ...
- Russian:спора, образовывать споры, ...
- Ukrainian:спора, утворювати спори, ...
- Hindi:बीजाणु, बीजाणु उत्पन्न करना, ...
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