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arthrosporic

arthrosporic

9.9
Having spores that form when threadlike parts of a mold break into pieces
  • adjective
  • /ˌɑrθrəˈspɔrɪk/
  • Specialized
: artrospórico
  • Some molds are known for their distinctive arthrosporic structures.

Examples

  • The arthrosporic stage is crucial in the life cycle of certain fungi.

  • Researchers have discovered new arthrosporic species in tropical regions.

  • Researchers studied the arthrosporic development under various environmental conditions.

  • The fungus was identified by its arthrosporic method of spore production.

  • Researchers studied the arthrosporic development under various environmental conditions.

  • The fungus was identified by its arthrosporic method of spore production.

  • The arthrosporic stage is crucial in the life cycle of certain fungi.

Synonyms

arthrosporous
vsarthrosporic
  • Specialized
9.9

Having spores made when long threads of a fungus or algae break into pieces

is the same meaning but is the alternative adjectival form

Surface Forms

arthrosporic positive

Morphology

arthrosporic = arthrospore (semi-transparent) = arthro + spore + ic

The adjective is a straightforward adjectival formation from 'arthrospore' using the productive suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Arthrosporic comes from the Greek parts arthro- meaning 'joint' and spore meaning 'a tiny seed-like cell'. It describes spores that form when a fungus's thread breaks at its 'joints', so it means 'relating to arthrospores'.