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zygospore

/zahy-guh-spawr, -spohr, zig-uh-/US // ˈzaɪ gəˌspɔr, -ˌspoʊr, ˈzɪg ə- //UK // (ˈzaɪɡəʊˌspɔː, ˈzɪɡ-) //

子孢子,滋生孢子,孢子粉,孢子虫

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Botany, Mycology.

    • : a cell formed by fusion of two similar gametes, as in certain algae and fungi.

Examples

  • The zygospore thus formed germinates after a long period and forms a new filament of cells.

  • During all these changes, while the zygospore enlarges, the wall of the arcuate cells becomes coloured brown.

  • The product of the union of two zygoblasts is termed a zygospore.