aeciospore

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An aeciospore is a type of spore found in certain rust fungi. These spores are produced within a structure called an aecium, which is a cluster-cup or fruiting body. Aecia typically develop after fertilization and are usually found on the lower leaf surfaces of plants. The aeciospores themselves are arranged in a chain-like manner within the aecium. The term "aecidiospore" is synonymous with aeciospore. These spores are part of the life cycle of some fungi, which can include parasitic relationships with plants.1234

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In late summer, the aeciospores of those structures are carried by the wind to junipers; the resulting galls do not produce spores until the second spring.
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