Definitions

1. noun

A spore produced by an exotocarp, especially one that develops on the surface of a sporangium.

“The botanist studied the unique exotospores of the rare plant species.”

2. noun

A spore or spore-like structure produced by an organism, especially one that is involved in the life cycle of a fungus.

“The mycologist examined the various types of exotospores found in the fungal samples.”