A1 noun Neutral

spore

/spɔːr/

A very small cell made by some plants and fungi, like mushrooms or ferns. It can travel through the air or water to grow into a new plant or mushroom.

Ejemplos

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The mushroom releases a tiny spore into the wind.

The mushroom releases a tiny spore into the wind.

2

The scientist observed the spore using a powerful microscope.

The scientist observed the spore using a powerful microscope.

3

Check out these spores on the back of the fern leaf!

Check out these spores on the back of the fern leaf!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
spore
Verb
sporulate
Adjetivo
sporous
Relacionado
sporogenesis
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'S' for 'Small' and 'Seed'. A spore is like a super-Small seed.

Quiz rápido

The wind carries the ______ from the mushroom to a new place in the forest.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: spore

Ejemplos

1

The mushroom releases a tiny spore into the wind.

everyday

The mushroom releases a tiny spore into the wind.

2

The scientist observed the spore using a powerful microscope.

formal

The scientist observed the spore using a powerful microscope.

3

Check out these spores on the back of the fern leaf!

informal

Check out these spores on the back of the fern leaf!

4

Each individual spore contains the genetic material needed for growth.

academic

Each individual spore contains the genetic material needed for growth.

5

The factory must maintain low spore levels to ensure food safety.

business

The factory must maintain low spore levels to ensure food safety.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
spore
Verb
sporulate
Adjetivo
sporous
Relacionado
sporogenesis

Colocaciones comunes

fungal spore a spore from a fungus or mushroom
release spores to let out tiny spores into the air
spore count the number of spores in the air
airborne spore a spore that travels through the air
microscopic spore a spore so small you need a microscope to see it

Frases Comunes

spore cloud

a large group of spores moving together in the air

spore print

a pattern made by placing a mushroom cap on paper

bacterial spore

a protective state used by certain bacteria

Se confunde a menudo con

spore vs seed

Seeds are larger and more complex; spores are microscopic and simple.

spore vs pore

A pore is a tiny opening in skin, while a spore is a reproductive cell.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about how mushrooms, ferns, and molds reproduce. It is more technical than the word 'seed'.

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Errores comunes

Don't confuse 'spore' with 'pore'. Remember that mushrooms have spores, but skin has pores.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'S' for 'Small' and 'Seed'. A spore is like a super-Small seed.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'spora', which means 'a sowing' or 'a seed'.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural form: spores usually used with verbs like 'release' or 'spread'
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Contexto cultural

In modern pop culture, spores are often mentioned in science fiction stories about alien plants or fungi.

Quiz rápido

The wind carries the ______ from the mushroom to a new place in the forest.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: spore

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tundra

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wetland

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coral reef

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vegetation

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foliage

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Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

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A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

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pollination

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Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

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A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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