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Zygosperm

Zyg′o-sperm

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Noun.
[Gr.
ζυγόν
a yoke + E.
sperm
.]
(Bot.)
A spore formed by the union of the contents of two similar cells, either of the same or of distinct individual plants. Zygosperms are found in certain orders of algae and fungi.

Definition 2024


zygosperm

zygosperm

English

Noun

zygosperm (plural zygosperms)

  1. (botany) A spore formed by the union of the contents of two similar cells, either of the same or of distinct individual plants. Zygosperms are found in certain orders of algæ and fungi.

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