spore

• Unidad reproductiva pequeña, generalmente unicelular, producida por plantas sin flores, hongos y algunos microorganismos, capaz de desarrollarse en un nuevo individuo sin fusión sexual.

A small, typically single-celled reproductive unit produced by nonflowering plants, fungi, and some microorganisms, capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion.

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   A small, typically single-celled reproductive unit produced by fungi, plants, algae, and some bacteria, capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion.

   Espora (célula reproductora)

   • Ferns reproduce by releasing spores from the underside of their leaves.
   • Mushrooms release millions of microscopic spores into the air.
   • Some bacteria form spores that can survive extreme conditions.