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sporogenesis

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌspɔːrəʊˈdʒɛnɪs/

KK: /spɔrəˈdʒɛnɪs/

noun
Definition

The process of producing or forming spores, which are reproductive cells that can develop into new organisms.


Example

Sporogenesis is essential for the reproduction of many fungi and plants.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of sporogenesis?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's the process of producing spores, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's fascinating how some plants reproduce through sporogenesis.
Sloth B
I know, it's amazing how nature has so many different ways to grow.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spore
reproduction
formation
Antonyms
destruction
decay
dissolution
Root Explanation

Sporogenesis → It is formed from "sporo-" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed or spore) and "-genesis" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The word refers to the process of the formation or creation of spores.

Memory Tip

Think of 'spora' meaning seed and 'genesis' meaning creation — sporogenesis is the creation of seeds or spores.

Visually Confused Words
orogenesis
spermogenesis
pyrogenesis
oogenesis
spermiogenesis
sociogenesis
protogenesis
petrogenesis
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