What's the difference between acrospire and acrospore?

Acrospire


Definition:

  • (n.) The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate; the plumule in germination; -- so called from its spiral form.
  • (v. i.) To put forth the first sprout.

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Acrospore


Definition:

  • (n.) A spore borne at the extremity of the cells of fructification in fungi.

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