found: Penguin dict. of biol., 2000(spore: a single or several-celled reproductive structure (propagule) that detaches from the parent and gives rise, directly or indirectly, to a new individual)
found: MeSH browser, Aug. 15, 2007(Spores. Scope note: The reproductive elements of lower organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and cryptogamic plants. In hierarchy for Cells.)
found: Oxford dict. of biol., 2004(spore: A reproductive cell that can develop into an individual without first fusing with another reproductive cell. Spores are produced by plants, fungi, bacteria, and some protoctists.)