gametospore
|ga-me-to-spore|
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/ɡəˈmiːtəˌspɔːr/
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/ɡəˈmiːtəˌspɔː/
reproductive spore
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gametospore' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'gametēs' meaning 'husband' or 'wife' and 'spora' meaning 'seed' or 'spore'.
Historical Evolution
'gametēs' and 'spora' combined to form the modern English word 'gametospore'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'seed' or 'spore' involved in reproduction, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a spore that develops into a gametophyte, which is a stage in the life cycle of plants and algae that undergo alternation of generations.
The gametospore is crucial in the reproductive cycle of certain algae.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/08 02:43