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parthenospore Bot.|ˈpɑːθənəʊˌspɔə(r)|
[f. Gr. παρθένο-ς virgin + spore.]
A reproductive cell resembling a zygospore, but produced without conjugation, in certain algæ. Also called ˈparthenosperm [see sperm].
1889Bennett & Murray Cryptog. Bot. 261 (Mesocarpaceæ) In Gonatonema..parthenosperms are said to be formed closely resembling zygosperms. Ibid. 292 (Volvocineæ) The non-sexual propagative cells, zoospores or parthenospores. |