propagules

[US]/[ˈprɒpəɡjuːl]/
[UK]/[ˈprɑːpəɡjuːl]/
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Translation

n.A piece of a plant (such as a stem, root, or leaf) that is capable of developing into a new plant.; A propagule is a small piece of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
n. (biology)A mobile, reproductive unit of a plant or organism, such as a spore, bulb, or rhizome.

Phrases & Collocations

dispersing propagules

propagules released

native propagules

introduced propagules

propagule density

propagules transport

propagules survive

detecting propagules

propagule source

propagules establish

Example Sentences

the invasive species dispersed via wind-borne propagules.

we tracked the movement of propagules in the river system.

the study examined the dispersal of fungal propagules in soil.

marine propagules of seagrass can travel long distances.

understanding propagule production is key to managing populations.

the density of propagules influenced colonization success.

we analyzed the size and viability of released propagules.

the transport of propagules by birds is a common phenomenon.

the presence of propagules indicates potential for invasion.

we investigated the role of currents in propagule dispersal.

the number of propagules released affected the new colony size.

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