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Carpospore

Description:

A carpospore is a reproductive cell, often a non-motile spore, that is produced within the carposporophyte of certain algae and fungi.

Examples:

Example 1 (Noun - Algae):

In the life cycle of some red algae, carpospores are formed within the female reproductive structure known as the cystocarps.

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Example 2 (Noun - Fungus):

The carpospore of the fungus releases a thread-like structure called a hypha which grows into a new fungal colony.

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Example 3 (Adjective - General):

Scientists often study the carpospore development process to understand the reproductive strategies of various organisms.

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