basidiospore

noun

Meaning

A reproductive cell produced by fungi of the phylum Basidiomycota, typically formed on the exterior of a club-shaped structure called a basidium.

Examples

The mushroom cap releases each basidiospore into the air current to find a suitable substrate for growth.
Mycologists use the color of the basidiospore print to help identify different species of gilled mushrooms.

Synonyms: fungal spore, reproductive cell, propagule, diaspore

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basidiospore

noun

Pronunciation: bəˈsɪdiəˌspɔːr

Definition

A reproductive cell produced by fungi of the phylum Basidiomycota, typically formed on the exterior of a club-shaped structure called a basidium.

Examples

The mushroom cap releases each basidiospore into the air current to find a suitable substrate for growth.
Mycologists use the color of the basidiospore print to help identify different species of gilled mushrooms.
Under a microscope, the shape of the basidiospore can reveal critical information about the fungal classification.

Synonyms of basidiospore

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