tetraspore Synonyms
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tetraspore Meaning
Wordnet
tetraspore (n)
one of the four asexual spores produced within a sporangium
Webster
tetraspore (n.)
A nonsexual spore, one of a group of four regularly occurring in red seaweeds.
tetraspore Sentence Examples
- The marine red alga Porphyra produces tetraspores, asexual reproductive cells with four haploid nuclei.
- Tetraspores are released from the alga's blade into the surrounding water.
- Each tetraspore germinates into a haploid male or female gametophyte.
- Tetraspores provide a means of asexual reproduction and dispersal for the alga.
- The size and shape of tetraspores can vary significantly between different species of algae.
- Tetraspores are commonly used in scientific research to study the genetics and life cycle of algae.
- The production of tetraspores is an important stage in the life cycle of many marine algae.
- Some algae, such as Ulva, produce tetraspores in response to environmental cues like nutrient availability.
- Tetraspores can be released in large numbers, contributing to the abundance of certain algal species in marine ecosystems.
- The presence of tetraspores in a water sample can indicate the health and productivity of the marine environment.
FAQs About the word tetraspore
one of the four asexual spores produced within a sporangiumA nonsexual spore, one of a group of four regularly occurring in red seaweeds.
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The marine red alga Porphyra produces tetraspores, asexual reproductive cells with four haploid nuclei.
Tetraspores are released from the alga's blade into the surrounding water.
Each tetraspore germinates into a haploid male or female gametophyte.
Tetraspores provide a means of asexual reproduction and dispersal for the alga.
