# resting spore

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A spore, in certain orders of algae, which remains quiescent, retaining its vitality, for long periods of time.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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