"ballistospore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ballistospores [plural]
Etymology: From ballisto- + spore. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ballisto|spore}} ballisto- + spore Head templates: {{en-noun}} ballistospore (plural ballistospores)
  1. (mycology) A spore that is ejected or shot off. Synonyms: ballistoconidium Related terms: ballistosporic

Inflected forms

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