What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sporulation
Example
The bacterium undergoes sporulation when it encounters unfavorable conditions. [sporulation: noun]
Example
The fungus sporulated in response to the dry climate. [sporulated: past tense verb]
sporogenesis
Example
Sporogenesis is a common method of reproduction in many fungi. [sporogenesis: noun]
Example
The protozoan underwent sporogenesis to produce spores for dispersal. [sporogenesis: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sporulation is more commonly used than sporogenesis in scientific literature and technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sporulation and sporogenesis?
Both sporulation and sporogenesis are formal terms used primarily in scientific and technical contexts.
