basidiospore-producing
|ba-si-di-o-spore-pro-duc-ing|
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/bəˌsɪdi.oʊˌspɔr prəˈduːsɪŋ/
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/bəˌsɪdi.əʊˌspɔː prəˈdjuːsɪŋ/
(basidiospore)
spore-producing
Etymology
'basidiospore' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'basidion,' where 'basis' meant 'base' and 'spore' from Greek 'spora' meaning 'seed.'
'basidiospore' changed from the Greek word 'basidion' and eventually became the modern English word 'basidiospore.'
Initially, it meant 'a base seed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a reproductive spore produced by Basidiomycete fungi.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing basidiospores, which are reproductive spores produced by Basidiomycete fungi.
The basidiospore-producing fungi play a crucial role in forest ecosystems.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/29 02:44