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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. A spore is usually more resistant to disinfectants and heat than most organisms.
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A reproductive structure, formed without the union of sexual cells, which can give rise to a new organism. Fungi, algae and many other organisms produce spores rather than seeds.
Ãâó: www.reefed.edu.au/glossary/s.html
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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.
Ãâó: www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpag...
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A reproductive propagule that forms either following meiosis or asexually by a cleavage process.
Ãâó: www.ec.upstate.edu/medtech/microb/glossary.htm
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a minute reproductive body produced by primitive organisms, such as ferns and fungi.
Ãâó: www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/glossary.htm
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