Zygospore
a cell formed by fusion of two similar gametes, as in certain algae and fungi.
Historical Examples
The zygospore thus formed germinates after a long period and forms a new filament of cells.
Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XXI., No. 531, March 6, 1886 Various
The product of the union of two zygoblasts is termed a zygospore.
Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XXI., No. 531, March 6, 1886 Various
During all these changes, while the zygospore enlarges, the wall of the arcuate cells becomes coloured brown.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
noun
a thick-walled sexual spore formed from the zygote of some fungi and algae
zygospore
(zī’gə-spôr’, zĭg’ə-)
A large, multinucleate spore formed by union of isogametes (gametes that are not distinguished by size and structure), as in certain algae or fungi. A zygospore develops thick, resistant walls and enters a period of dormancy before germinating.
Read Also:
- Zygote
the cell produced by the union of two gametes, before it undergoes cleavage. Historical Examples If this is true, the centrosome of the zygote nucleus must be entirely derived from that of the male pronucleus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 Various From such a cell (zygote), half male, half female, the body […]
- Zygotene
the second stage of prophase in meiosis, during which strands of homologous chromosomes line up and become pairs. noun the second stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes become associated in pairs (bivalents) zygotene zy·go·tene (zī’gə-tēn’) n. The stage of meiotic prophase during which the precise point-for-point pairing of the homologous chromosomes […]
- Zygotic
of or relating to a . having zygosity. Historical Examples Heterozygote (different yolk), a zygotic individual which contains both members of an allelomorphic pair. Applied Eugenics Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson
- Zyklon
noun hydrogen cyanide used as a poisonous gas, esp. in Nazi concentration camps Contemporary Examples In the next case are photocopies of transit passes for the trucks that brought the cannisters of zyklon B pellets. My Visit To Hell Christopher Buckley January 29, 2009 Finally the empty canisters of zyklon B, perhaps a hundred or […]
- Zymo-
a combining form meaning “ferment,” “leaven,” used in the formation of compound words: zymology. combining form indicating fermentation: zymology zymo- pref. Fermentation: zymogenic. Enzyme: zymogram.