aecioteliospore
|ae-ci-o-te-li-o-spore|
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/ˌiːsioʊˈtiːliəˌspɔːr/
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/ˌiːsɪəʊˈtiːliəˌspɔː/
fungal spore stage
Etymology
'aecioteliospore' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aikion' meaning 'point' and 'telos' meaning 'end', combined with 'spora' meaning 'seed'.
'aikion' and 'telos' combined with 'spora' transformed into the scientific term 'aecioteliospore' used in mycology.
Initially, it referred to a specific stage in fungal reproduction, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of spore in the life cycle of rust fungi, specifically formed in the aecium and capable of developing into a teliospore.
The aecioteliospore is crucial for the propagation of rust fungi.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 20:51