apically-spored
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/ˈeɪpɪkli spɔrd/
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/ˈeɪpɪkli spɔːd/
spores at the tip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apically-spored' originates from the combination of 'apical,' meaning 'relating to the apex,' and 'spored,' referring to the production of spores.
Historical Evolution
'Apically' comes from the Latin word 'apex,' meaning 'summit' or 'tip,' and 'spored' is derived from the Greek word 'spora,' meaning 'seed' or 'sowing.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it described the location of spores in fungi, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having spores that are produced or located at the apex or tip of a structure.
The fungus is apically-spored, with spores forming at the tips of its structures.
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Last updated: 2025/06/09 02:29