noun
- A thick-walled asexual spore produced by certain fungi, capable of surviving unfavorable environmental conditions and serving as a resting stage.
Usage: technical; mycology
Examples
- The fungus forms chlamydospores when nutrients become scarce.
- Chlamydospores allow fungi to survive harsh winters and drought conditions.
- Under the microscope, the chlamydospores appeared as thick-walled, rounded structures.
- Many plant pathogens rely on chlamydospores to persist in soil between growing seasons.
- The formation of chlamydospores is a key survival mechanism for certain fungal species.