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One of the minute grains in flowerless plants, which are analogous to seeds, as serving to reproduce the species.
An embryo sac or embryonal vesicle in the ovules of flowering plants.
A minute grain or germ; a small, round or ovoid body, formed in certain organisms, and by germination giving rise to a new organism; as, the reproductive spores of bacteria, etc.
Specialized reproductive bodies or resting cells that resist adverse conditions which would readily destroy the parent organism.
n. (Gr. sporos, seed) any of various small reproductive bodies, often consisting of a single cell, produced by mosses, ferns, etc. asexually (asexual spore) or by the union of gametes (sexual spores); they are highly resistant and are capable of giving rise to a new adult individual, either immediately or after an interval of dormancy.
reproductive 'dust-like' cells in ferns
an asexual reproductive structure that is usually unicellular. The spore is used to disperse the species, and it develops into a new individual. Often the spore can withstand adverse conditions.
A dormant stage of a bacterium or fungus, equivalent to the seed of a plant. Spores are more resistant to heat, cold, chemicals and other harsh conditions than the organism in its usual state. Testing of a sterilizer should always check that it is capable of killing spores.
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.
a small, single-celled reproductive body that some kinds of bacteria, algae, fungi, and non-flowering plants produce.
A highly resistant, resting state of an organism. Under the proper condiditons s spore will germinate to form a viable, reproducing organism. Bacterial spores are often very resistant to heat and dessication.
Particular form of certain microbes that allows the organisms to survive in a dormant stage until conditions improve at which time the spores can germinate and the life cycle resumes.
a minute (almost not visible), one-celled reproductive body of ferns, asexual.
A small asexual reproductive body, usually unicellular and without tissue differentiation.
A specialized structure consisting of one or few cells and serving any or all of the following three functions: (i) reproduction, (ii) dissemination. (iii) survival.[1] Fin. Swe.
A dormant "seed" formed by a bacteria when it's facing starvation. Surrounded by a protein coat, spores are known to be able to withstand radiation, heat, cold, and oxidation.
a walled body containing one or more nucleus; capable of producing a new organism.
A dormant state of a bacterium that, given the appropriate stimulation, can develop into a reproductively active (and potentially disease-causing) state
Highly resistant, thick-walled "resting stage" formed by certain bacteria, to ensure their survival during periods of unfavorable environmental conditions; it germinates quickly once favorable conditions have been restored to produce a new generation of bacteria. Also, a general term referring to the reproductive cells of certain microorganisms, particularly fungi and protozoa.
A reproductive cell of nonflowering plants, such as ferns.
A unicellular, asexual, reproductive body.
seed-like structure that plants like ferns, mosses, and mushrooms use to reproduce instead of a seed
The inactive or dormant state of some rod-shaped bacteria
a minute reproductive unit of fungi and lower plant forms.
An asexual vegetative cell.
A minute reproductive body comprised of a single gametophytic (sexual) cell.
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).
General term for the microscopic reproductive unit of a fungus of which there are many types: ascospore, basidiospore, zoospore, etc.
reproductive cell found in fungi.
reproductive bodies that, single- or several celled, detach from the parent body and forms new plants. Like fungi, moss, ferns etc.
A highly resistant body that certain cells develop under conditions of stress and that may become dormant. It can develop into a new cell once conditions are again favorable for growth.
unicellular environmentally resistant dormant or reproductive body produced by plants and some microorganisms
A thick resistant cell coat which forms within the cell wall as a resting stage. The spore is very resistant to disinfectants and germicides and usually is usually destroyed only by sterilization procedures (autoclaving, ethylene oxide, etc.).
The reproductive equivalent of a seed produced by ferns, fungi and mosses.
A haploid plant reproductive structure that is released and eventually germinates into a haploid gametophyte plant (in plants with alternation of generations). Some bacteria and fungi also produce spores as reproductive structures; they can give rise to a new individual without sexual reproduction.
The seedlike reproductive unit of a fungus, usually of microscopic size.
A microscopic part of the fungus which can germinate to reproduce the fungus
A unicellular reproductive or environmentally resistance body produced by certain primitive plants, including pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
A special hard, shell-like cell structure of a rod-shaped bacteria which has an inactive form, and is the most resistant of all living things to heat, chemicals and drying. Can only be destroyed by sterilization.
The reproductive structure in fungi that functions similar to a seed in flowering plants.
reproductive structure from which a new organism arises, produced by some plants, fungi, bacteria, and protozoa.
A simple unit in fungi and primitive plants consisting of one or a few cells, produced either sexually or asexually, that can then grow into a new organism.
a heat resistant, dormant body capable of germinating to produce vegetative cells
A spore is like half a seed. It contains the genetic material of only one parent. Seeds always contain the genetic material of two parents even if they are both the same.
a small usually single-celled reproductive body produced by many plants and some protozoans and that develops into a new individual; "a sexual spore is formed after the fusion of gametes"
a biological term for a reproductive mechanism, usually haploid and unicellular , that is adapted for dispersion and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions
a body produced by fungi, algae and nonflowering plants that is very protective and resistant to drought
a cell that is dormant (asleep) but may come to life in certain conditions
a cell that is dormant (asleep) but may come to life with the right conditions
a cocoon of sorts that serves as a seed for future generations
a dormant form of the disease
a dormant form that certain bacteria take when they have no food supply
a dormant or resting state of a bacterial cell
an asexual "seed" that contains no endosperm
a nearly microscopic, sometimes single-celled reproductive body that is extremely resistant to desiccation and heat and is capable of growing into a new organism, produced especially by certain bacteria, fungi, algae, and nonflowering plants
a reproductive, usually unicellular body produced asexually by plants and some invertebrates
a very resistant capsule that forms around the anthrax bacteria, similar to a seed
The reproductive body produced and dispersed by ferns, horsetails, club mosses and other "lower" vascular plants that do not reproduce by true seeds.
Haploid generation that develops into gametophyte
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.
seed-like offspring of a fungus.
means a very tough, dormant form of certain bacterial cells that is very resistant to desiccation, heat, and a variety of chemical and radiation treatments that are otherwise lethal to vegetative cells.
The reproductive unit of fungi consisting of one or more cells; it is analogous to the seed of green plants.
The separate reproductive structure produced by flowerless plants, such as ferns, mosses, and fungi, instead of seeds.
A resistant body formed by certain microorganisms; resistant resting cells. Mold spores: unicellular reproductive bodies.
A microscopic propagule acting as an agent of dispersal capable of giving rise to a new colony.
Released by fungi for reproduction; equivalent to a seed, but simpler.
the reproductive cell (or a few cells) of fungi as well as all plants and bacteria
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, 2001)
a haploid cell formed following meiosis which then undergoes mitosis and gives rise to a haploid individual, such as the gametophyte in green algae or plants. In fungi, a haploid spore gives rise to a new mycelium.
the reproductive structure of a mold
Minute, unicellular, asexual reproductive structure of an alga.
An asexual reproductive cell.
a tiny, often microscopic, reproductive part of plants; the study of fossil spores and pollen is termed palynology, a method geologists use to compare ages of coal-bearing rock
The part of mold that reproduces and causes the mold to spread. It is the mold's version of a seed.
Dust like particles which germinate to produce a prothalus
A protected, dormant form of a prokaryotic or eukaryotic microorganism : In plants, a protected, haploid germ cell that develops, when conditions are favorable, into a gamete-generating structure or organism. ~ See Also: Alternation of generations, Diploid, Gamete, Haploid.
A microscopic reproductive body in ferns and fern allies.
Generally, a unicellular haploid phase in the lifecycle of land plants and some algae. In organisms with alternation of generations, spores are produced in the sporangia of the sporophyte via meiosis. Spores act as units of dispersal in the non-seed land plants.
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 gametophyte, without fusing with another cell.
a unicellular or few-celled sexual or asexual reproductive propagule.
Reproductive body of fungi and other lower plants, containing one or more cells; a bacterial cell modified to survive an adverse environment.
an early, latent reproductive stage of plants, fungi and some microorganisms.
A small reproductive body usually consisting of a single cell, capable of giving rise to a new adult individual either immediately or after a period of dormancy.
A reproductive body produced by certain fungi and other organisms, capable of growing into a new individual under proper conditions.
Gr. spora: seed] • Any asexual reproductive cell capable of developing into an adult plant without gametic fusion. Haploid spores develop into gametophytes, diploid spores into sporophytes. In prokaryotes, a resistant cell capable of surviving unfavorable periods.
a simple propagule, produced either sexually or asexually, and consisting of one or a few cells.
Haploid reproductive cells capable of developing into an adult organism without fusing to other haploid cells.
the reproductive structure of fungi corresponding to a seed in flowering plants.
a vegetative reproductive cell which does not contain an embryo.
the reproductive unit of primitive plants
An individual reproductive body or propagule of fungi, similar to a seed of plant.
A one-celled reproductive body produced by relatively primitive plants.
An inactive, resistant, resting or reproductive body that can produce a new vegetative individual in a favorable environment.
A haploid cell capable of forming a multicellular gametophyte by mitotic division. Algal spores are produced by the sporophyte during meiosis.
a specialised type of resting Gram positive bacterial cell, with a thick coat. Highly resistant to heat and chemicals.
An agent of reproduction that’s formed by one or a few cells. The cells themselves are created by division of parent cells. Spores are a common method of dispersion for fungi and bacteria.
A thick-walled protective structure produced by certain bacteria and fungi to protect their cells. Spores often survive cooking, freezing, and some sanitizing measures.
A reproductive cell that develops into another plant without union with another cell.
A general term for resistant resting structures formed by many prokaryotes and fungi.
The reproductive cell of ferns, fungi and mosses. (these plants do not produce seeds)
The inactive/dormant, protected/resistant form that some bacteria can temporarily assume, when conditions are not satisfactory for active metabolism and cell reproduction.
The reproductive parts of a fungus responsible for spreading it across a crop
The reproductive 'seed' from fungi such as mushrooms and lower plants such as ferns and mosses. Some spores are indigestible, and so are often distributed by traveling in the gut of the animal that ate the mushroom to be deposited elsewhere. Many spores are so small as to be nearly weightless and waft away on the wind, sometimes into the upper atmosphere to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles.
(pl. spores): One to many-celled reproductive body in fungi and lower plants. (2) fungal spore types: means of identification
A primitive, usually unicellular reproductive body produced by plants and capable of development into a new individual, either directly or after fusion with another spore.
Reproductive cell that grows directly into a new plant
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.
a haploid (1N) reproductive cell capable of developing directly into a gametophyte without uniting with another cell
A type of reproductive cell of vegetable organisms. Spores are able to lie dormant in unfavorable conditions, and then begin reproduction when conditions improve months or years later.
A reproductive body of a fungus.
A microscopic reproductive cell or cells.
a minute reproductive body produced by primitive organisms, such as ferns and fungi.
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 meiosis are spores.
A resistant single cell. In plants the spores are products of meiosis produced on special leaves called sporophylls. The plant bearing the sporophylls is called the sporophyte. Spores that land in suitable habitat germinate and develop in Haploid plants called gametophytes.
A single cell which can grow into a new organism. Used by fungi and some plants for reproduction, instead of seeds.
A one-celled reproductive structure other than a gamete or zygote.
a plant reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual, directly or after fusion with another spore
A dormant form of microbe capable of enhanced resistance to heat, drying, and disinfection. Spores are tiny, hard, inert, globular derivatives of bacteria, formed under inclement conditions to enable survival. They are not dangerous in themselves, but can return to growing bacteria that can cause harm. A spore is the asexual reproductive cell produced by fungi.
A small reproductive body, often single-celled, capable of reproducing the organism under favorable conditions.
A dormant form assumed by some bacteria, such as anthrax, that enable the bacterium to survive high temperatures, dryness, and lack of nourishment for long periods of time. Under proper conditions, the spore may revert to the actively multiplying form of the bacteria. Also refers to the small, thick-walled reproductive structure of a fungus.
A reproductive form some microorganisms can take to become resistant to environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, while in a "resting phase".
(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 initial cells for new haploid individuals.
A discrete sexual or asexual reproductive unit, usually enclosed by a rigid wall, capable of being disseminated. ( 15)
a minute propagule lacking a preformed embryo, the smallest being a single cell. May be formed following sexual or asexual processes. Spores are formed in all divisions of the fungi.
A minute propagating unit functioning as a seed, does not contain pre-formed embryo.
A reproductive propagule that forms either following meiosis or asexually by a cleavage process.
A spore is a single-celled reproductive unit of some organisms ( cryptogams like mushrooms, ferns and mosses). Functionally, a spore is similar to a seed but it does not containan embryo). Spores are usually encapsulated by a rigid wall.
a hard casing that contains the genetic material of those bacteria and other microorganisms that are able to form the structure
a survival structure and this will then give rise to a new bacillus and this is all very simple, a very nice idea of bacteriology
(or Endospore)—A structure formed by the actively growing (vegetative) stage of some bacteria that is able to remain viable under extremely harsh environmental conditions (heat, dryness, radiation) and, when the environment improves, once again actively grow and proliferate. As used in the context of planetary protection and in its appropriate requirements and specifications, spore refers to a heat-shock surviving microbe culturable in the NASA standard assay.
Encapsulated, resistant form of a microorganism.
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Spore is a PC game under development by Maxis, and designed by Will Wright. It simulates the complete history and future of life. Its concept, scope, and development philosophy (broad use of procedural generation) have drawn wide attention.
One of the parts formed by fission in certain Protozoa. See Spore formation, belw.
A threaded opening on the water heater tank. Also a tool for digging having characteristics of a shade and chisel.
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