resting spore

Noun

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

Japanese Meaning

ある藻類の分類に見られる、長期間にわたり活力を保ちながら休眠状態にある胞子。

Under harsh conditions, the algae formed a resting spore that remained viable for years.

厳しい環境下で、その藻類は数年間も生存可能な休眠胞子を形成した。

Sense（1）

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

Resting spores appear never to form a mycelium […]

resting spores

（ plural ）