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aplanospore
[ey-
plan
-
uh
-spawr, -spohr]
/eɪˈplæn əˌspɔr, -ˌspoʊr/
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noun
1.
(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.
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akinete
.
Origin of
aplanospore
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aplano-
(see
aplanogamete
) +
spore
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British Dictionary definitions for
aplanospore
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aplanospore
/
əˈpleɪnəʊˌspɔː
/
noun
1.
a nonmotile asexual spore produced by certain algae and fungi
Word Origin
C20: from
a-
1
+ Greek
planos
wandering +
spore
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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