oospore

Meanings

• noun

  A type of resting spore produced by certain algae and fungi.

  - "The oospore is a unique feature of some algae and fungi that allows them to survive in harsh conditions."
  - "The study of oospores is important in understanding the life cycles of these organisms."

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Variants

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oospore , oospores

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'oos' meaning egg and 'spor' meaning seed.

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Trivia

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1. Oospores are larger and more complex than other types of spores.

2. Some oospores can remain dormant for decades or even centuries.

3. Oospores are important in the life cycles of many aquatic organisms.

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Related Concepts

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1. spore: A reproductive unit in the form of a cell that can survive unfavorable conditions and germinate when conditions become favorable again.

2. algae: A large and diverse group of organisms that live in aquatic environments and are the primary producers in most ecosystems.

3. fungi: A group of organisms that obtain their nutrients by decomposing organic matter or by forming symbiotic relationships with other organisms.

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   - Imagine an egg-shaped cell with a protective coating, this is an oospore.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oozy Spore' to remember the word oospore.

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