macrozoospore Synonyms
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macrozoospore Meaning
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macrozoospore (n.)
A large motile spore having four vibratile cilia; -- found in certain green algae.
macrozoospore Sentence Examples
- The macrozoospores of the kelp species Nereocystis luetkeana disperse through the ocean currents.
- Unlike microzoospores, macrozoospores possess flagella and can actively swim.
- The formation of macrozoospores is triggered by specific environmental cues, such as changes in light or nutrient availability.
- Macrozoospores typically have a larger size than microzoospores, ranging from 10 to 50 micrometers in diameter.
- The macrozoospores of the brown alga Ectocarpus siliculosus can infect the kelp species Saccharina latissima.
- The macrozoospores of the green alga Ulva compressa release enzymes that help them penetrate the host's cell walls.
- The macrozoospores of the parasitic alga Laminaria digitata can form haustoria, specialized structures that absorb nutrients from the host.
- The macrozoospores of the red alga Polysiphonia boldii can form biofilms on various surfaces, including rocks and other algae.
- The macrozoospores of the diatom Skeletonema costatum can aggregate together to form chains or colonies.
- The germination of macrozoospores is influenced by factors such as temperature, salinity, and substrate availability.
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A large motile spore having four vibratile cilia; -- found in certain green algae.
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The macrozoospores of the kelp species Nereocystis luetkeana disperse through the ocean currents.
Unlike microzoospores, macrozoospores possess flagella and can actively swim.
The formation of macrozoospores is triggered by specific environmental cues, such as changes in light or nutrient availability.
Macrozoospores typically have a larger size than microzoospores, ranging from 10 to 50 micrometers in diameter.
