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zygospore
spore formed by the union of two gametes (male and female sex cells)
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby ...
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zygospore In fungi, a structure that forms from the diploid zygote created by the fusion of haploid hyphae of different mating types. After a period of dormancy, the zygospore forms sporangia, where meiosis occurs and spores form.
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zygospore A thick-walled, resistant spore resulting from a zygote.
zygote Diploid cell produced by the fusion of an egg and sperm; fertilized egg cell.
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zygospore
A thick-walled resting spore that is formed from the union of similar gametes.
Covered in Lab 6 Diversity of Microorganisms: Unicellular and Filamentous Eukaryotes ...
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The Zygomycota are known as zygomycetes and reproduce sexually with meiospores called zygospores.
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