[Gk. spora, seed] In the life cycle of a plant or alga undergoing alternation of generations, a meiotically produced haploid cell that divides mitotically, generating a multicellular individual, the g [..]

1. Small, usually single-celled reproductive unit of some microorganisms such as fungi. 2. Form assumed by some bacteria that is resistant to heat, drying, and chemicals; an example of a disease caused by spore-forming bacteria is anthrax.

"reproductive body in flowerless plants corresponding to the seeds of flowering ones," 1836, from Modern Latin spora, from Greek spora "a seed, a sowing, seed-time," related to spo [..]

reproductive unit of many organisms, such as plants and bacteria, similar to a seed.

reproductive unit of some organisms.

n. A single cell that is dispersed as a reproductive unit, or that encapsulates a cell during unfavorable environmental conditions; in organisms with an alternation of generations; the products of mei [..]

The reproductive cell structure of ferns, fungi and mosses. These plants don't form flowers so they need their spores to reproduce.

Reproductive cell

Seed like offspring of a fungus.

Spores are the reproductive cell structure of ferns, fungi, liverworts and mosses.  These types of plants do not form flowers nor produce seeds.

Seed like offspring of a fungus. SPROUT

The reproductive cell of ferns, fungi and mosses. These plants do not produce seeds.  staking

A minute reproductive body comprised of a single gametophytic cell; a simple reproductive cell of ferns, mosses or fungi. Sporocarp

(1) The reproductive body of a fungus or other lower plant, containing one or more cells. (2) A bacterial cell modified to survive in an adverse environment.

The minute ‘seed’ of ferns, mosses and fungi.

A unicellular, asexual reproductive unit of ferns and lower plants.

 A single cell that is a means of asexual reproduction.

a seedless embryo.

A reproductive body produced by certain fungi and other organisms, capable of growing into a new individual under proper conditions.

seed-like offspring of a fungus.

Author of One Thousand Magical Herbs.

a reproductive body or bundle of cells which becomes detached from the parent and grows into a new individual. A spore is usually very small and has a thick, resistant wall. Spores may be produced in [..]

an asexual reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual; in prokaryotes (q.v.), a resistant cell capable of surviving unfavourable periods. Substrates

single reproductive cell that can grow into a multicellular organism. sprain -

the microscopic reproductive cell of many plants, fungi and algae, designed for dispersal and survival

The means by which molds reproduce.  They vary in shape and size and travel through air by being discharged by the mold or through an air breeze.

A small, protected reproductive form of a micro-organism, often synthesized when nutrient levels are low.

Inactive or dormant state of some rod-shaped bacteria. It is the part of mould that reproduces and causes the mould to spread. It is the mould's version of a seed.

A thick-walled protective structure produced by certain bacteria and fungi to protect their cells. Spores often survive cooking, freezing, and some sanitizing measures.

(n) a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual wit [..]

The reproductive body of an organism which is capable of giving rise to a new organism either directly or indirectly. A viable (able to live and grow) body regarded as the resting stage of an organism [..]

The reproductive Elements of lower organisms, such as Bacteria; Fungi; and cryptogamic Plants.

Heat and stain resistant, metabolically inactive bodies formed within the vegetative Cells of Bacteria of the genera Bacillus and Clostridium.

Reproductive bodies produced by Fungi.

A vegetative stage in the Life Cycle of sporozoan protozoa. It is characteristic of members of the phyla Apicomplexa and Microsporidia.

A reproductive cell, produced by bacteria or fungi, capable of developing into a new individual without fusing with another reproductive cell.

a tough, protective coat around some kinds of bacteria

A small, dust-like particle which travels from a mushroom, fern, or moss. Much like a seed, a spore can grow a new version of the organism it came from.

the reproductive body of molds that allows molds to spread to new areas

A microscopic seed-like reproductive unit that can germinate and give rise to more fungi. Spore masses appear as fuzzy or jelly-like growths on the diseased tissue, and usually appear when the turf is wet or humidity is high.

the reproductive elements of fungi produced either sexually or asexually.

A form of a microorganism, such as a bacterium, that is dormant and stable in the environment, but can become capable of reproducing after infecting an animal or person.

a specialised type of resting Gram positive bacterial cell, with a thick coat. Highly resistant to heat and chemicals.

A thick-walled protective structure produced by certain bacteria and fungi to protect their cells. Spores often survive cooking, freezing, and some sanitizing measures.

The reproductive body of an organism which is capable of giving rise to a new organism either directly or indirectly. A viable (able to live and grow) body regarded as the resting stage of an organism [..]

The reproductive body of certain organisms, which is capable of giving rise to a new organism either directly or indirectly. A viable (able to live and grow) body regarded as the resting stage of an o [..]

The reproductive body of an organism, capable of giving rise to a new organism, either directly or indirectly. A spore is usually more resistant to disinfectants and heat than most organisms. Spring Water

The reproductive part of some plants and fungi (instead of a seed), which can develop into an organism.

A resistant resting-phase of bacteria, which protects them against adverse conditions.

The reproductive body of a fungus

A resistant resting-phase of bacteria, which protects them against adverse conditions.

A small usually single-celled reproductive body produced by plants and some microorganisms and capable of development into a new individual.

A reproductive form of microorganism that remains dormant until it finds the right environmental conditions of warmth, moisture and a food source to activate.

n.(2) "spur," s.v. spur sb.\1 OED. KEY: spore@n2

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SYN: asexual spore (1) In plants and fungi, sexual spores are the haploid cells produced by meiosis. (2) In fungi, asexual spores are somatic cells that are cast off to act either as gametes or as the [..]

Molds reproduce by means of spores. Spores are microscopic; they vary in shape and size (2 -100 micrometers). Spores may travel in several ways. They may be passively moved (by a breeze or water drop), mechanically disturbed (by a person or animal passing by), or actively discharged by the mold (usuall under moist conditions or high humidity). (EPA [..]

A minute organic unit emitted or broadcast as part of the reproductive cycle of moulds and fungi.

(1) The reproductive body of a fungus or other lower plant, containing one or more cells. (2) A bacterial cell modified to survive in an adverse environment.

In a parasitological context, transmission stage.

The means by which molds reproduce. Spores are microscopic. They vary in shape and range from 2 to 100 microns in size. Spores travel in several ways: passively moved by a breeze or water drop, mechanically disturbed (by a person or animal passing by), or actively discharged by the mold (usually under moist conditions or high humidity).