zoosporangium
a sporangium or spore case in which zoospores are produced.
Origin of zoosporangium
1Other words from zoosporangium
- zo·o·spo·ran·gi·al, adjective
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How to use zoosporangium in a sentence
Certain of the cells become modified into what are called zoosporangia, and the minute zoospores are formed within them.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxIn some cases resting spores are formed inside the host (Chytridium), and give rise to zoosporangia on germination.
These bodies, if their development be normal, become zoosporangia.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses | Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
British Dictionary definitions for zoosporangium
/ (ˌzəʊəspɔːˈrændʒɪəm) /
botany a sporangium that produces zoospores
Derived forms of zoosporangium
- zoosporangial, adjective
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Scientific definitions for zoosporangium
[ zō′ə-spə-răn′jē-əm ]
A sporangium in which zoospores develop.
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