oospore

[oo-spawr]

oospore Definition

a thick-walled sexual spore produced by some algae, fungi, and oomycetes.

Using oospore: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oospore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The oospores of Phytophthora infestans are responsible for the spread of potato blight.

  • Example

    Oospores are used in the classification of certain groups of fungi.

📌

Summary: oospore in Brief

An 'oospore' [oo-spawr] is a thick-walled sexual spore produced by some algae, fungi, and oomycetes. It is used in the classification of certain groups of fungi and is responsible for the spread of potato blight.