Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blastospore

Noun

/ˈblæstəˌspɔːr/

Definition

A specialized asexual reproductive structure produced by certain fungi and bacteria.

Examples

The fungus produced a blastospore that eventually developed into a new colony.
In laboratory studies, scientists observed the growth of blastospores in a controlled environment.

Meaning

In the context of microbiology, a blastospore refers to a type of spore that is formed by budding in organisms like yeast, allowing for their propagation without sexual reproduction.