sporule

American  

[spawr-yool, spor-] / ˈspɔr yul, ˈspɒr- /

noun

Biology.

1. a spore, especially a small one.

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sporule British  

/ ˈspɒruːl /

noun

1. a spore, esp a very small spore

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Other Word Forms

• sporular adjective

Etymology

Origin of sporule

From the New Latin word sporula, dating back to 1810–20. See spore, -ule

Example Sentences

In accordance with these limitations, the terms spermatia, stylospores, and clinospores are merged in sporule.

From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas

In all cases the spicule originates before the sporule which it carries, and also attains its full length when the sporule appears.

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt)

This sporule of the second generation ordinarily detaches itself from its support before germinating.

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt)

At the same time a terminal sporule generally appears on the threads.

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt)

Even the theorists differed as to the manner of germ transmission, the sporule, tick, and ship fever being the leading theories, and each having its advocates.

From The Outlet by Adams, Andy