Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sporulate
verb
/ˈspɔːr.jʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To produce spores.
Examples
- Many fungi sporulate during the rainy season to ensure their spores are spread effectively.
- The algae can sporulate in unfavorable conditions to survive until the environment improves.
Meaning
Sporulate refers to the biological process in which certain organisms, such as fungi and some bacteria, produce spores for reproduction and survival.
Synonyms
- spore
- propagate
- reproduce
