Spore

usgb/spɔːr/
noun

A tiny cell that can grow into a new plant or fungi.

Mushrooms produce spores that are spread by the wind.
Visual representation of "spore" - A tiny cell that can grow into a new plant or fungi

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  • produce spores
  • spread spores
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Growth Potential

A spore has the potential to develop into a complex organism like a plant or mushroom.

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Just as a seed turns into a tree, a fungal spore can grow into a mushroom.
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Nonflowering Spread

Unlike flowering plants that use seeds, nonflowering plants and fungi mainly rely on spores to reproduce.

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Ferns spread by releasing spores into the air.
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Spore Dispersal

Spores can be spread by wind, water, or animals, reaching different locations for growth.

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The dandelion's spores were carried away by the breeze.
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