1. small spores; tiny reproductive cells produced by fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms
Usage: biology; plural form

Examples

• The microscope revealed countless sporules floating in the water sample.
• Fungal sporules can remain dormant in soil for years.
• The laboratory technician counted the sporules under high magnification.
• Wind carries sporules from infected plants to healthy ones.
• Bacterial sporules are extremely resistant to heat and chemicals.
• The researcher studied how sporules develop into mature organisms.