Basidiospore
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A spore produced in a basidium of a basidiomycete
Real World Example
Imagine trying to distribute invitations for a large party, where each invitation needs to be perfectly crafted and sent to specific people. This process is similar to how basidiospores are produced and distributed by basidiomycetes, which are a type of fungi. Just like the host carefully prepares and hands out invitations (the basidiospores) from a central point (the basidium), a basidiomycete uses its basidium to produce and release spores into the environment to ensure they reach the right conditions to grow.
Practice Version
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