əˈdʒɛn noun Biology.
1.
the production of spores; sporogony.
2.
reproduction by means of spores.
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sporogenesis (ˌspɔːrəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, ˌspɒ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the process of spore formation in plants and animals | |
| sporogenous | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
sporogenesis spo·ro·gen·e·sis (spôr'ə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
Reproduction by means of spores.
Production or formation of spores.
spo'ro·gen'ic (-jěn'ĭk) or spo·rog'e·nous (spə-rŏj'ə-nəs, spô-) adj.
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Science Dictionary
sporogenesis  (spôr'ə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs) Pronunciation Key
The formation or production of spores. Sporogenesis may result from mitosis or meiosis. Plant spores result from meiosis, whereas fungal spores may result from either mitosis or meiosis depending on the species. |
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