sporule

/ˈspɒrʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small spore-bearing cell, especially one that is a reproductive unit in a fungus or lichen.

“The fungus produced sporules that dispersed easily in the wind.”

2. noun

A small spore-producing cell, especially one that is part of a fern or moss spore.

“The fern produced sporules on the underside of its leaves.”

Synonyms

  • conidium
  • spore

Antonyms

  • sclerotium