ostiole

• Poro o abertura pequeña, especialmente presente en las estructuras reproductivas de algunas algas y hongos, a través de la cual se liberan las esporas.

A small pore, especially one found in the reproductive structures of certain algae and fungi, through which spores are released.

1. Small pore in algae and fungiC2formalscientific

   A small opening or pore, especially in the reproductive structures of certain algae and fungi, through which spores or other reproductive bodies are released.

   Ostíolo (poro en algas y hongos)

   • The ostiole of the perithecium allows the release of ascospores.
   • In many fungi, the ostiole is a key feature for spore dispersal.
   • The algal cyst had a distinct ostiole for the exit of zoospores.

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