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[ほう(胞)·し(子)]
houshi
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 胞子

noun, no adjective
  1. spore
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Definition and Synonyms for 胞子

Spore a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion
Synonyms: 胞子, 芽胞

Meanings for each kanji in 胞子

» placenta; sac; sheath
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 胞子 is a member of

Agamete an asexual reproductive cell
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