auxospore
noun
aux·o·spore
ˈȯksəˌspō(ə)r
plural -s
: a reproductive cell in diatoms usually resulting from the union of two smaller cells or their contents and associated with rejuvenescence in cells that have become progressively smaller because of repeated divisions
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“Auxospore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auxospore. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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