tetraspore

/tɛˈtræspɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore-bearing organ found in some algae and fungi, typically consisting of four spores.

“The researcher studied the tetraspores of various algal species to understand their reproductive mechanisms.”

Synonyms

  • reproductive cell
  • spore

Antonyms

  • gametangium
  • sporangium