oosporangium Synonyms
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oosporangium Meaning
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oosporangium (n.)
An oogonium; also, a case containing oval or rounded spores of some other kind than oospores.
oosporangium Sentence Examples
- Oosporangium is a protective structure containing an oospore in certain algae and fungi.
- The oosporangium of Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen causing potato blight, is responsible for its survival in soil.
- In diatoms, the oosporangium is a thick-walled structure that forms when two gametes fuse.
- The oosporangium of the red alga Porphyra consists of several layers of cells surrounding a central cavity containing the oospore.
- In the brown alga Fucus, the oosporangium is found within a conceptus, a protective structure.
- The oosporangium of the water mold Saprolegnia is produced when two gametangia fuse, forming a thick-walled structure.
- Oosporangia of certain fungi, such as Pythium, can survive in adverse conditions for extended periods.
- The release of oospores from the oosporangium is triggered by environmental cues, such as changes in light or temperature.
- Oosporangia play a crucial role in the dispersal and survival of many algae and fungi.
- The study of oosporangia is important for understanding the life cycles and ecology of these organisms.
FAQs About the word oosporangium
An oogonium; also, a case containing oval or rounded spores of some other kind than oospores.
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Oosporangium is a protective structure containing an oospore in certain algae and fungi.
The oosporangium of Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen causing potato blight, is responsible for its survival in soil.
In diatoms, the oosporangium is a thick-walled structure that forms when two gametes fuse.
The oosporangium of the red alga Porphyra consists of several layers of cells surrounding a central cavity containing the oospore.
