swarmspore

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noun
Definitions
  • One of the minute motile reproductive bodies produced asexually by certain algae and fungi.
  • One of the minute flagellate germs produced by the sporulation of a protozoan.

Etymology

Compound from English swarm + English spore.

Origin

English

spore

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