English Explanatory Dictionary

zoospore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A motile asexual spore of some algae and fungi

Pronunciation

/ˈzoʊ.əˌspoɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-zoospore.wav

Word forms

zoospore zoospores

Etymology

From zoo- + spore.

Synonyms

swarm spore

Related words

zoosporulation
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