exospore en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁éǵʰ Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₁eǵʰs Proto-Hellenic *eks Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek) Ancient Greek ἔξω (éxō)der. English exo- English spore English exospore From exo- + spore.
Meanings
- The outer layer of a spore, especially in some algae and fungi.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| exospores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
exosporous · exosporic · exosporal