Definition

A type of spore that forms from the fertilization of a female cell, often found in fungi and characterized by having a thick outer wall.

Example

The scientist studied the oospore under a microscope to understand its development.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an oospore?

Yeah, I think it's related to fungi or something like that.

Exactly! It's a type of spore produced after fertilization.

That’s pretty cool! I didn’t know they had such specific names.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oospore is formed from "oo-" (from Greek "oion", meaning egg) and "spore" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed or sowing). The word refers to a type of spore that develops from an egg cell, particularly in certain fungi and algae.

Memory Tip

Think of 'egg' ('oo-') and 'seed' ('spore') coming together to remember that an oospore is a spore that develops from an egg.

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