sporule
Americannoun
noun
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- sporular adjective
Etymology
Origin of sporule
From the New Latin word sporula, dating back to 1810–20. See spore, -ule
Example Sentences
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Sporule, same as a spore, or a small spore.
From Project Gutenberg
In accordance with these limitations, the terms spermatia, stylospores, and clinospores are merged in sporule.
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The reniform sporules begin to germinate in a great number as soon as they are free; some few extend a filament which remains simple and uniform, but more commonly it forms at its extremity a second sporule.
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This sporule of the second generation ordinarily detaches itself from its support before germinating.
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In all cases the spicule originates before the sporule which it carries, and also attains its full length when the sporule appears.
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