teliospore
|te-li-o-spore|
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/ˈtiːliəˌspɔːr/
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/ˈtiːliəˌspɔː/
final fungal spore
Etymology
Etymology Information
'teliospore' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'teleios,' meaning 'complete,' and 'spora,' meaning 'seed.'
Historical Evolution
'teleios' combined with 'spora' in Greek to form 'teliospore,' which was adopted into modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complete seed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific fungal spore.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thick-walled spore of certain fungi, especially rust fungi, that is the final stage in the life cycle and gives rise to the basidium.
The teliospore is crucial for the survival of rust fungi during adverse conditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/25 02:50