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anisospore

noun
an·​iso·​spore | \ (ˈ)aˈnīsəˌspō(ə)r\
plural -s

Definition of anisospore

: a sexual spore exhibiting sexual dimorphism especially of size —opposed to isospore

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First Known Use of anisospore

1887, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anisospore

anis- entry 1 + spore

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