sporule

[ spawr-yool, spor- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. a spore, especially a small one.

sporule

/ ˈspɒruːl /

noun

1. a spore, esp a very small spore

Other Words From

• spor·u·lar [spawr, -y, uh, -ler, spor, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporule¹

From the New Latin word sporula, dating back to 1810–20. See spore, -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporule¹

C19: from New Latin sporula a little spore

Example Sentences

Sporule, same as a spore, or a small spore.

From Project Gutenberg

In accordance with these limitations, the terms spermatia, stylospores, and clinospores are merged in sporule.

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The reniform sporules begin to germinate in a great number as soon as they are free; some few extend a filament which remains simple and uniform, but more commonly it forms at its extremity a second sporule.

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This sporule of the second generation ordinarily detaches itself from its support before germinating.

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In all cases the spicule originates before the sporule which it carries, and also attains its full length when the sporule appears.

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