Definition of zoospore in English:
zoospore
noun ˈzuːspɔːˈzuːəspɔːˈzoʊəˌspɔr
Biology A spore of certain algae, fungi, and protozoans, capable of swimming by means of a flagellum.
Also called swarmer
Example sentencesExamples
- For example, copper ions (from copper oxychloride) are toxic to the zoospores of grapevine downy mildew, thus preventing infection.
- Under these conditions, the overwintering resting spores germinate and can infect plants directly or through the production of zoospores.
- Even multicellular chromists, like brown algae and water molds, produce flagellated zoospores of this type.
- Oedogonium grows in two different ways, through zoospores, or through syngamy of sperm and egg.
- This suggests that infected host cells were negatively selected by the parasite zoospores under these conditions.