octospore

/ɒktɒspɔːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore-bearing cell of the fungus genus Octospora, characterized by the presence of eight spores.

“The scientist studied the morphology of the octospore under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • fungal spore
  • spore

Antonyms

  • non-fungal cell
  • non-spore