Definition

A type of spore case where zoospores are formed and developed.

Example

The zoosporangium releases zoospores into the water to reproduce.

Conversation

Have you heard about the zoosporangium in that science article?

Yeah, I read something about it — it sounds pretty interesting!

I found it fascinating how it helps in the reproduction of certain plants.

Absolutely! Nature has so many amazing processes like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zoosporangium → It is formed from "zoo-" (from Greek "zoon", meaning animal) and "sporangium" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed, and "angeion", meaning vessel). The word refers to a vessel that produces animal-like spores, typically in certain fungi and algae.

Memory Tip

Think of 'animal' ('zoo-') and a 'vessel for seeds' ('sporangium') to remember that a zoosporangium is a structure that produces animal-like spores.

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