aecidiospore
|ae-ci-di-o-spore|
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/iːˈsɪdi.oʊˌspɔːr/
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/iːˈsɪd.i.əˌspɔːr/
spore in rust fungi
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aecidiospore' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aikia,' where 'aik-' meant 'injury' and '-spore' refers to a reproductive cell.
Historical Evolution
'aikia' transformed into the Latin word 'aecidium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aecidiospore' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'injury spore,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a spore produced in an aecium.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a spore produced in an aecium, especially of rust fungi.
The aecidiospore is an essential part of the rust fungus life cycle.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 19:21