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Spores
Definitions
1
noun
A
reproductive
cell
capable
of
developing
into
a
new
individual
without
fusion
with
another
cell
,
commonly
found
in
fungi
,
algae
,
and
some
plants
.
Mushrooms
release
spores
into
the
air
to
reproduce
.
Ferns
reproduce
by
releasing
spores
from
the
undersides
of
their
leaves
.
The
scientist
collected
spores
from
the
mold
for
further
study
.
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Language
Greek
Original word
spora
Originally meant
seed, sowing
Background
The word 'spore' comes from the Greek word 'spora', meaning 'seed' or 'sowing'. It was adopted into English in the early 19th century to describe the reproductive cells of fungi and plants.