zygophore

noun

zy·​go·​phore

ˈzīgəˌfō(ə)r,

ˈzig-

plural -s

: a specialized hyphal branch giving rise to another that forms the gamete in some molds (family Mucoraceae)

zygophoric

¦⸗⸗¦fȯrik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

zyg- + -phore

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