In plants, a reproductive cell that is capable of developing into a multicellular adult without fusion with another cell; spores are usually formed as the products of meiosis In land plants the spore is covered by a hard shell
A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions
A general term for small (often MICROSCOPIC) reproductive units consisting of one or a few CELLS Ferns and bacteria , for example, produce spores
A differentiated, specialized form that can be used for dissemination, for survival of adverse conditions because of its heat and dessication resistance, and/or for reproduction Spores are usually unicellular and may develop into vegetative organisms or gametes They may be produced asexually or sexually and are of many types (See 573)
A form taken by certain microbes that enables them to exist in a dormant stage It is an asexual reproductive cell See Asexual reproduction, Dormant
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
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 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
Spores aren't seeds, but they serve much the same purpose There are two sorts of spores you may need to know about (1) Spores are the microscopic seed-like structures of fungi, which are easily carried away by wind, water, insects, and animals Morels, Boletes, and other mushrooms are all fungi, but there are some fungal species that cause disease in plants (like powdery mildew and rot) (2) On the underside of fern fronds, spores are found in spore cases Fern spores also serve as a sort of seed, carrying in them genetic material that can germinate and grow into another plant
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"
The resting stage of a fungus capable of propagation Fall is a great time to rid your yard of spores One of the most important aspects of organic gardening is cleanliness All leaves and debris from the spring and summer should be cleaned up and properly composted