1. a plant part or structure that is dispersed by natural means (such as wind, water, or animals) to spread the species to new locations
Usage: botany; ecology
2. a mineral form of aluminum oxide hydroxide, typically white or colorless, used in ceramics and refractories
Usage: mineralogy; technical

Examples

• Seeds and fruits are common diaspores that help plants colonize new habitats.
• The dandelion's fluffy seeds are diaspores designed for wind dispersal.
• Diaspores can be carried by water, animals, or wind depending on their structure.
• Diaspore mineral is valued in the production of high-temperature ceramics.
• The plant's diaspores were adapted to survive long journeys across the ocean.