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zoosporic

zoosporic

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Having small moving cells that swim in water to make new organisms
  • adjective
  • /ˌzuːəˈspɔːrɪk/
  • Specialized
: zoospórico
  • The zoosporic stage is crucial for the life cycle of certain algae.

Examples

  • The zoosporic phase allows the organism to move through water to find new habitats.

  • Researchers observed the zoosporic cells swimming toward a nutrient source under the microscope.

  • Certain algae are known for their zoosporic reproduction, which helps them spread rapidly.

  • Many zoosporic fungi thrive in aquatic environments.

  • Some species of algae are classified as zoosporic because they reproduce using motile spores.

  • The study of zoosporic fungi reveals unique adaptations for survival in aquatic environments.

  • Scientists discovered several zoosporic organisms that thrive in freshwater lakes and ponds.

Surface Forms

zoosporic positive

Morphology

zoosporic = zoospore (semi-transparent) = zoo + spore + ic

Formed regularly from the noun 'zoospore' by the productive adjectival suffix '-ic'.

Etymology

Zoosporic comes from zoo- meaning 'animal', as in zoo, and spore meaning a small 'seed' that makes new life. So zoosporic describes spores that can move on their own like tiny animals, which is why it is used for the moving spores found in some fungi and algae.