Germinate
Germinate verb - Produce buds, branches, or germinate.
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Spread and germinate are semantically related. in develop topic. In some cases you can use "Spread" instead a verb "Germinate".
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Cordyceps unilateralis is one that takes over ants and, after a short time, has them climb as high as they can so the fungus can germinate and spread its spores onto more ants.
Source: Parasite Zombie
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