Enhaemospore

/ɛnˈhiməspoʊr/ noun

Definition

A type of spore or reproductive cell in fungi or algae that contains hemoglobin or red pigment.

Etymology

From en- (prefix) + haemo- (from Greek haima, meaning 'blood') + -spore (from Greek spora, meaning 'seed'). It's a technical mycological or botanical term for a blood-colored spore.

Kelly Says

The prefix 'haemo' refers to blood, so an enhaemospore is literally a 'blood-spore'—these tiny reproductive particles are colored red or contain blood-like pigments, which is unusual for fungi.

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