propagule

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Synoniemen

propagulum

diaspore

vegetative form

brood body

Vertalingen

propagule

propágulo

propágulo

Etymologie (Engels)

See propagate and -ule.