The reproductive body of an organism which is capable of giving rise to a new organism either directly or indirectly. A viable (able to live and grow) body regarded as the resting stage of an organism. A spore is usually more resistant to disinfectants and heat than most organisms.
SPORE
Meaning of SPORE in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012