teliospore

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Noun teliospore has 1 sense

teliospore - a chlamydospore that develops in the last stage of the life cycle of the rust fungus
--₁ is a kind of chlamydospore

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Teliospore

Definition: A thick-walled spore produced by certain fungi, typically in the final stage of their life cycle, capable of surviving harsh conditions and initiating reproduction.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In Mycology

Usage: Teliospores are a significant characteristic of Rust fungi.

Example: The rust on the wheat plants resulted from the germination of teliospores.

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