Defn: One of the nonsexual spores found in red algæ; a tetraspore.

SPHAERULITE
Sphær"u*lite, n. (Min.)

Defn: Same as Spherulite.

SPHAGNICOLOUS
Sphag*nic"o*lous, a. Etym: [Sphagnum + L. colere to inhabit.] (Bot.)

Defn: Growing in moss of the genus Sphagnum.

SPHAGNOUS
Sphag"nous, a. (Bot.)

Defn: Pertaining to moss of the genus Sphagnum, or bog moss; abounding in peat or bog moss.

SPHAGNUM
Sphag"num, n. Etym: [NL., fr/ Gr. (Bot.)

Defn: A genus of mosses having white leaves slightly tinged with red or green and found growing in marshy places; bog moss; peat moss.

SPHALERITE
Sphal"er*ite, n. Etym: [Gr. Blende.] (Min.)