zoospore
IPA: zˈuzpɔr
noun
- A motile asexual spore of some algae and fungi
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Examples of "zoospore" in Sentences
- The oedogonium can also produce asexually through zoospores.
- Most oomycetes produce self motile zoospores with two flagella.
- In the asexual phase, a spore of Saprolegnia releases zoospores.
- They are distinguished by an anterior tinsel flagellum on their zoospores.
- A zoospore is a motile asexual spore that uses a flagellum for locomotion.
- The impact of falling rain drops may splash zoospores into air in droplets.
- Under certain stress conditions some zoospore pairs fuse, resulting in a zygote.
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