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oospore

Syllabification: (o·o·spore)
Pronunciation: /ˈōəˌspôr/

Definition of oospore

noun

Botany
  • the thick-walled zygote of certain algae and fungi, formed by fertilization of an oosphere. Compare with zygospore.

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