propagule

Signification (Anglais)

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. E.g., seeds, spores, endospores, microbial cysts, etc.

Concepts

propagule

Synonymes

propagulum

diaspore

vegetative form

brood body

Traductions

propágulo

propágulo

Étymologie (Anglais)

See propagate and -ule.