gynospore

/ˌnɪsɪˈdɪəm, ˈnɪsɪˌspɔr, ˈnɪsiˌspɔr, ˈnaɪsɪˌspɔr, ˈnaɪziˌspɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore produced by a fungus, especially one that has two or more spore-producing cells.

“The scientist studied the gynospore of the rare fungal species.”

2. noun

A type of spore that has a female reproductive organ, typically found in fungi.

“The gynospore of the mushroom played a crucial role in its reproduction process.”

Synonyms

  • fungus spore
  • gynospores
  • spore

Antonyms

  • heterospore
  • microspore