ENDOSPORE

endospore

(noun) a small asexual spore that develops inside the cell of some bacteria and algae

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

endospore (plural endospores)

The inner layer of a spore.

A small vegetative spore produced by some bacteria.

Anagrams

• spoonered

Source: Wiktionary


En"do*spore, n. Etym: [Endo- + spore.] (Bot.)

Definition: The thin inner coat of certain spores.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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