What does "zygosperm" mean?

A spore formed by the union of the contents of two similar cells, either of the same or of distinct individual plants. They are found in certain orders of algae and fungi.

What is a synonym for "zygosperm"?

Common synonyms include: zygospore.

Zygosperm

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A spore formed by the union of the contents of two similar cells, either of the same or of distinct individual plants. They are found in certain orders of algae and fungi.

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zygospore

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