teleutospore

/ tɪˈluːtəˌspɔː /

noun

1. See teliospore
   another name for teliospore

Derived Forms

• teˌleutoˈsporic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of teleutospore¹

C19: from Greek teleutē, from telos end + spore

Example Sentences

There is also a further reduction in that the basidium is not derived from a teleutospore but is borne directly on the mycelium.

From Project Gutenberg

The teleutospore stages of species of Puccinia, Phragmidium, etc., are also so deep in colour as to appear almost black.

From Project Gutenberg

The teleutospore stage of many Uredineae also occurs in deep brown spots.

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