mold spore
Microscopic fungus particle
A mold spore is a microscopic reproductive cell released by mold fungi.
Spores drift through air and settle on surfaces, germinating into new mold colonies when conditions are right—typically warm and damp.
Mold spores are everywhere, indoors and out, but high concentrations trigger allergic reactions and respiratory problems: The inspector found elevated mold spore counts in the basement.
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
- mildewFungus from dampness
- dampSlightly wet
- mustyStale from dampness
- damp basementMoisture-prone underground level
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- microscopic thingsdust particle, pollen, bacteria, red blood cell, protozoa
- airborne allergenspollen, dust mites, pet dander, ragweed, grass pollen
- Microscopicbacterium, virus, amoeba, paramecium, microbe
- sporesendospore, endospores, zygospore, microspores, megaspore
- skin irritantsrash, itch, formaldehyde, fragrance, chafing
- Antigensantigen, allergens, immunogen, epitope, allergen
mold sporenew growth
Recently sprouted plant material
seedling · bud · blossom · living tissue · fresh produce
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