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Vocabulary Entry
sporulation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process by which certain organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, produce spores.
Example Sentences
"Sporulation allows the bacteria to survive in harsh conditions."
"During sporulation, the fungus releases thousands of spores into the air."
"Researchers are studying the sporulation of certain species to understand their life cycles."
V
verb
To undergo or engage in the process of sporulation.
Example Sentences
"The yeast will sporulate when conditions are favorable."
"Certain molds can sporulate rapidly in damp environments."
"Scientists watched the bacteria sporulate under the microscope."