Chlamydosporic

/kləˌmɪdəˈspoʊrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by chlamydospores; describing organisms that produce these protective spores.

Etymology

Derived from chlamydospore with the adjectival suffix -ic, meaning 'of or pertaining to.' This term allows scientists to describe the spore-producing behavior of microorganisms.

Kelly Says

When a fungus is described as chlamydosporic, it's basically announcing that it has a serious survival strategy—this is why chlamydosporic fungi show up in hospital reports and agricultural warnings.

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