teliospore

/tɛˈlaɪoʊspɔr/; /tɛˈlaɪ.əˌspɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A mature spore of a fungus, typically one that is capable of germinating to form a new individual, especially in the form of a conidium or ascospore.

“The teliospores of the fungus were found in the soil and were capable of germinating to form new individuals.”

Synonyms

  • ascospore
  • conidium
  • mature spore