하등 식물, 곰팡이, 원생동물 등이 성적 융합 없이 새로운 개체로 발생할 수 있는 미세한 번식 단위.
A minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion, characteristic of lower plants, fungi, and protozoans.
예문:
"The wind carries the fungal spores to new locations for growth."
"Ferns reproduce by releasing millions of tiny spores from the underside of their leaves."
"Fungal spores can cause allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals."
박테리아 세포가 열악한 환경에서 생존하기 위해 형성하는 둥글고 저항력이 강한 형태.
A rounded resistant form adopted by a bacterial cell in adverse conditions, allowing it to survive extreme environments.
예문:
"The bacterial spore is highly resistant to heat and chemical disinfectants."
"Anthrax spores can remain dormant in the soil for decades before becoming active."
번식이나 생존 주기의 일부로 포자를 생성하거나 발달시키다.
To produce or develop spores as part of a reproductive or survival cycle.
예문:
"The mold began to spore rapidly once the humidity in the room increased."
"Scientists observed the specimen as it started to spore under controlled laboratory conditions."