spores

/S P AO1 R Z/
noun
  1. 1

    A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.

  2. 2

    A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

verb
  1. 1

    To produce spores.

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