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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