ascospore

noun

as·co·spore ˈa-skə-ˌspȯr

: any of the spores contained in an ascus

ascosporic

ˌa-skə-ˈspȯr-ik

adjective

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ascospore was in 1875

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“Ascospore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascospore. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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ascospore

noun

as·co·spore ˈas-kə-ˌspō(ə)r, -ˌspȯ(ə)r

: one of the spores contained in an ascus

ascosporic

ˌas-kə-ˈspōr-ik, -ˈspȯr-

adjective

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