zygospore

(noun)

a spore formed by the union of several zoospores

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Examples of zygospore in the following topics:

  • Zygomycota: The Conjugated Fungi

    • The developing diploid zygospores have thick coats that protect them from desiccation and other hazards.
    • When the zygospore germinates, it undergoes meiosis and produces haploid spores, which will, in turn, grow into a new organism.