sporont

American

[spawr-ont, spohr-] / ˈspɔr ɒnt, ˈspoʊr- /

noun

Biology.

(in the sexual reproduction of certain sporozoans) an encysted spore developed from a zygote, which undergoes sporogony to form sporozoites.

Etymology

Origin of sporont

First recorded in 1880–85; spor- + -ont ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The sporont may or may not encyst at the commencement of sporulation.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

The zygote or sporont is at first capable of movement and known as an ookinete.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

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