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zoospore

/ˈzoʊspoʊr/ noun · British & US
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What does zoospore mean?

noun

A spore that is motile, typically having a flagellum, and is produced by certain algae and fungi.

Example

"The zoospore of the algae was observed to be moving rapidly through the water."

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