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sporogenesis

[spawr-uh-jen-uh-sis, spohr-]
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noun Biology.
  1. the production of spores; sporogony.
  2. reproduction by means of spores.
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Origin of sporogenesis

First recorded in 1885–90; sporo- + -genesis
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British Dictionary definitions for sporogenesis

sporogenesis

noun
  1. the process of spore formation in plants and animals
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Derived Formssporogenous (spɔːˈrɒdʒɪnəs, spɒ-), adjective
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sporogenesis in Medicine

sporogenesis

(spôr′ə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)
n.
  1. Reproduction by means of spores.
  2. Production or formation of spores.
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Related formsspo′ro•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) null adj.
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sporogenesis in Science

sporogenesis

[spôr′ə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs]
  1. The formation or production of spores. Sporogenesis may result from mitosis or meiosis. Plant spores result from meiosis, whereas fungal spores may result from either mitosis or meiosis depending on the species.
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