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spore

/spɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does spore mean?

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A spore is a unit of sexual or asexual reproduction that is capable of growing into a new individual, typically produced by fungi, ferns, and other plants. Spores are similar to the seeds of flowering plants but are usually single cells.

Example

"The fungus released its spores into the air, allowing it to spread quickly."

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