phaeospore (Meaning)
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phaeospore (n.)
A brownish zoospore, characteristic of an order (Phaeosporeae) of dark green or olive-colored algae.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phaeospore
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phaeospore Sentence Examples
- The phaeospore, a type of asexual spore, possesses a distinctive brown pigment.
- Fungal species produce phaeospores as a means of dispersal and survival under adverse conditions.
- The phaeospore's thick cell wall provides resilience against decomposition and environmental stressors.
- Pathogenic fungi release phaeospores that can infect plant tissues, causing disease.
- The production of phaeospores is influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and moisture.
- In aquatic environments, phaeospores exhibit motility and can disperse through water currents.
- Some marine organisms, such as sea urchins, feed on phaeospores as part of their diet.
- The study of phaeospores aids in understanding fungal ecology and the spread of plant pathogens.
- Scientists use phaeospores as model systems to investigate spore germination and fungal development.
- The presence or absence of phaeospores can serve as an indicator species for environmental health and pollution monitoring.
FAQs About the word phaeospore
A brownish zoospore, characteristic of an order (Phaeosporeae) of dark green or olive-colored algae.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The phaeospore, a type of asexual spore, possesses a distinctive brown pigment.
Fungal species produce phaeospores as a means of dispersal and survival under adverse conditions.
The phaeospore's thick cell wall provides resilience against decomposition and environmental stressors.
Pathogenic fungi release phaeospores that can infect plant tissues, causing disease.
