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Zygospore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A zygospore is a reproductive part of a fungus, a chlamydospore that is created by the nuclear fusion of haploid hyphae of different mating types. A zygospore remains dormant while it waits for envir...
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A zygospore is a special type of chlamydospore arising from sexual conjugation between two fungi. In addition to being thick-walled and darkly colored, a zygospore is usually heavily ornamented as well, The zygospore forms between them and then breaks away, a process which is illustrated in #3-5 of the picture.
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on zygospore:In freshwater organisms especially, the fertilized egg, or zygote, often passes into a dormant state called a zygospore. Zygospores generally have a large store of food reserves and a thick, resistant cell wall. For a definition of "zygospore", visit Merriam-Webster.
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Rhizopus is commonly used in introductory biology courses. It has a relatively simple life cycle, grows well in culture, and both sexual (zygospore) and asexual (sporanium) reproductive stages are relatively large and easy to find on culture plates.
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zygospore. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
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Definition of zygospore from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. Search "zygospore" in:
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The Chlamydomonas Zygospore: Mutant Strains of Chlamydomonas monoica Blocked in Zygospore Morphogenesis Comprise 46 Complementation Groups THE zygospore of Chlamydomonas allows the species to enter dormancy and to survive, often for prolonged periods, in an environment hostile to vegetative growth (
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therefore, on such environmental factors as season, temperature, light, water, and nutrient supply. The fertilized egg, or zygote, in a number of algal groups may also pass into a dormant stage (a zygospore).
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