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Topic: Nature

zoosporangium

IPA: //zoʊəˈspɔːrənˌdʒiːəm//

KK: /zō-ə-ˈspōr-ən-jē-əm/

noun

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

Example: The zoosporangium releases zoospores into the water to reproduce.

zoospore

IPA: //ˈzuːspɔːr//

KK: /ˈzuːəspɔːr/

noun

Definition: A type of spore that can move on its own and is produced asexually by certain algae and fungi.

Example: The zoospore swam through the water to find a suitable place to grow.

zoosporic

IPA: //zoʊˈspɔːrɪk//

KK: /zō-ˈä-spə-ˌrik/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of spore that is capable of movement, typically found in certain algae and fungi.

Example: The zoosporic stage of the organism allows it to swim in water and find suitable environments for growth.

zooxanthella

IPA: /zuːˈzænθəˌlɛ/

KK: /zuːˈzæntəˌlɛ/

noun

Definition: A type of yellow-green algae that lives inside the cells of other organisms, like corals, helping them to grow and survive.

Example: Zooxanthellae are essential for the health of coral reefs, providing them with energy through photosynthesis.

zoysia

IPA: //ˈzɔɪziə//

KK: /ˈzɔɪziə/

noun

Definition: A type of grass that grows close to the ground and is often used for lawns, especially in warm areas. It has fine, thin leaves and is native to parts of Asia and New Zealand.

Example: The gardener decided to plant zoysia grass in the backyard for a lush, green lawn.

zygodactyl

IPA: //ˌzaɪɡəˈdæktɪl//

KK: /ˈzaɪɡəˌdæktɪl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of bird foot structure where there are two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward, which helps in climbing.

Example: The zygodactyl feet of the parrot allow it to grip branches securely.

noun

Definition: A type of bird that has two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward, which helps it grasp branches and climb.

Example: The zygodactyl parrot easily climbed the tree with its unique foot structure.

zygodactylous

IPA: //ˌzaɪɡəˈdæktɪləs//

KK: /zɪgəˈdæktɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Having two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward, a characteristic found in some birds.

Example: The zygodactylous feet of the parrot allow it to grasp branches securely.

zygomorphic

IPA: //zaɪɡəˈmɔːrfɪk//

KK: /zɪgəˈmɔrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is symmetrical on both sides, especially in biology, where it can be divided into two equal halves along one plane.

Example: The zygomorphic flower can be split into two identical halves, making it unique among its species.

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