propagule

Noun

Meaning

propagule (plural propagules)

(biology) A reproductive particle released by an organism in order to propagate itself, by means such as dispersal or infection, to the next stage in its life cycle.

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Synonyms

gemma seed

Hyponyms

slip

Related terms

propagular

Phrases with the word

infectious propagule propagule pressure

Close letter words and terms

propagon propagular propagulation propagule pressure propagulum propaideia