(bāo) - Spore — a reproductive cell capable of developing

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bāo | 8 strokes | radical: 子

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Spore — a reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual without fusion with another cell, in fungi, algae, and some plants.

Spore — a reproductive cell capable of developing

Usage highlights

SporeSpore sac/sporangiumSpore mother cellSpore reproductionSpore powderSpore dispersal
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Fungi reproduce by spores (孢子).
  • This is a sporangium (孢子囊), the structure where spores are formed.
  • The fern releases spores (孢子) for reproduction.

Collocations

  • Spore(孢子)
  • Spore sac/sporangium(孢子囊)
  • Spore mother cell(孢子母细胞)
  • Spore reproduction(孢子生殖)
  • Spore powder(孢子粉)
  • Spore-bearing(产孢的)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a scientific term in biology, with no significant cultural symbolism in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Used in modern contexts related to botany, mycology, and microbiology.

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