aplanospore

[ey-plan-uh-spawr, -spohr] /eɪˈplæn əˌspɔr, -ˌspoʊr/

Word Origin

noun

(in certain algae and fungi) a nonmotile, asexual spore formed within a cell, the wall of which is distinct from that of the parent cell.

Compare akinete.

Origin of aplanospore

aplano- (see aplanogamete) + spore

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British Dictionary definitions for aplanospore

aplanospore

/əˈpleɪnəʊˌspɔː/

noun

a nonmotile asexual spore produced by certain algae and fungi

Word Origin

C20: from a-1 + Greek planos wandering + spore

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