"auxospore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: auxospores [plural]
Etymology: auxo- + spore Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|auxo|spore}} auxo- + spore Head templates: {{en-noun}} auxospore (plural auxospores)
  1. (biology) A reproductive spore in diatoms that is formed by the union of two cells Wikipedia link: auxospore Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: auxosporulation, auxosporulate
    Sense id: en-auxospore-en-noun-Q2oSEeLn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with auxo- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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