paulospore

noun

pau·​lo·​spore
ˈpȯləˌspō(ə)r
: a specialized growth or development serving as a resting stage in the life of a fungus

Word History

Etymology

Greek paula rest + English spore

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“Paulospore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paulospore. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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