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chlamydospore

chlamydospore

9.9
A thick-walled cell fungi and some algae make to survive bad conditions
  • noun
  • /kləˈmɪdəˌspɔr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : clamidospora
  • The fungus produces chlamydospores to survive extreme drought conditions.

Examples

  • Some algae form chlamydospores during adverse environmental periods.

  • Researchers observed the chlamydospores under a microscope.

  • Microscopic examination revealed the presence of chlamydospores in the infected plant tissue.

  • The fungus produced a chlamydospore during the dry season.

  • Microscopic examination revealed the presence of chlamydospores in the infected plant tissue.

  • Some algae form chlamydospores during adverse environmental periods.

  • The fungus produces chlamydospores to survive extreme drought conditions.

Synonyms

resting spore
vschlamydospore
  • Specialized
8.4

A sleeping cell that some fungi or algae make and that can grow again after a long inactive time

has a thick protective wall to survive unfavorable conditions

Surface Forms

chlamydospore singular
chlamydospores plural

Morphology

chlamydospore = spore (opaque) = chlamydo + spore

The combining form 'chlamydo-' is a specialized Greek-derived scientific element unfamiliar to general learners, so the specific meaning ('thick-walled' or 'cloaked') cannot be deduced from 'spore' alone.

Etymology

Chlamydospore comes from the parts chlamydo- meaning 'cloak' and spore meaning 'seed' or 'tiny cell that can grow'. So a chlamydospore is like a 'cloaked' spore with a thick wall that helps fungi or algae survive bad conditions.