arthrospore

/ɑrθroʊˈspɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore produced by certain fungi, especially those of the genus Hymenomycetes, that is formed in a sac-like structure called an arthrosporangium.

“The arthrospores of the fungus were dispersed through the air, allowing it to propagate quickly.”

Synonyms

  • conidium
  • spore

Antonyms

  • sporophyte