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Titlesort ascending Description
zygote A diploid cell resulting from the union of two haploid cells followed by karyogamy.
zygospore A spore formed following fusion of two gametangia in fungi belonging to the Zygomycota.
Zoospore A motile flagellated asexual spore, as of certain algae and fungi
zoosporangium (pl. zoosporangia) A specialized cell in which zoospores develop, and from which they are released.
Zonate Having concentric bands of different colours (usually of the cap surface).