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ascospore

 

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Noun ascospore has 1 sense
  1. ascospore - sexually produced fungal spore formed within an ascus
    --1 is a kind of
    spore

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Ascospore

Description:

An ascospore is a type of spore produced within a sac-like structure called an ascus. It is found in fungi belonging to the division Ascomycota.

Example Sentences:

  1. The ascospores of this particular fungus are crucial for its reproduction.
  2. Under the microscope, we observed the ascospores being released from the ascus.
  3. Ascospores are typically microscopic in size and can be dispersed by wind or other natural agents.

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