arthrospore (Meaning)
arthrospore (n)
a body that resembles a spore but is not an endospore; produced by some bacteria
one of a string of thick walled vegetative resting cells formed by some algae and fungi
arthrospore (n.)
A bacterial resting cell, -- formerly considered a spore, but now known to occur even in endosporous bacteria.
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a body that resembles a spore but is not an endospore; produced by some bacteria, one of a string of thick walled vegetative resting cells formed by some algae
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Arthrospores are specialized reproductive structures formed by certain fungi, enabling them to spread and colonize new environments.
Fungal pathogens such as dermatophytes release arthrospores, contributing to the transmission of infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
The dispersal of arthrospores occurs through various means, including air currents, water, and direct contact with contaminated surfaces.
Under favorable conditions, arthrospores germinate to form new fungal colonies, initiating the infectious cycle.
