/ˌæzɪˈɡoʊsˌpɔr/ AZ-i-goh-spohr

Definitions

1. noun

A spore produced by a fungus without a stalk, especially one that is not a part of a larger spore-bearing structure.

“The mycologist studied the unique characteristics of azygospores in various fungal species.”

2. noun

A spore that is not part of an ascus.

“The laboratory manual noted the difference in morphology between azygospores and ascospores.”