Spored: meaning, definitions and examples
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spored
[ spɔrd ]
general use
To spore means to produce spores, which are reproductive cells in certain organisms like fungi and plants. Spores are typically single-celled and can develop into a new organism under suitable conditions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Mushrooms spore during the rainy season.
- The algae spore in response to changes in temperature.
- Fern leaves will spore when they mature.
Translations
Translations of the word "spored" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conforme
🇮🇳 अनुसार
🇩🇪 entsprechend
🇮🇩 sesuai
🇺🇦 згідно
- по
- відповідно
🇵🇱 zgodnie
🇯🇵 に従って
🇫🇷 conformément
🇪🇸 según
🇹🇷 göre
🇰🇷 따라
🇸🇦 وفقًا لـ
🇨🇿 podle
🇸🇰 podľa
🇨🇳 根据
🇸🇮 v skladu z
🇮🇸 samkvæmt
🇰🇿 сәйкес
🇬🇪 ის მიხედვით
🇦🇿 uyğun
🇲🇽 según
Etymology
The term 'spore' originates from the Greek word 'spora', which means 'seed'. The usage of the word has evolved to encompass a more specific biological context, referring to these reproductive units in fungi, algae, and certain plants. It became part of the English lexicon in the mid-19th century as scientific understanding of biology and reproduction in lower organisms advanced. Prior to this, similar concepts existed in botanical literature, but they did not have a specific term associated with them. The understanding of spores has significantly contributed to the study of botany and mycology, as they play a crucial role in the life cycles of many organisms.