zoospore
/ˈzoʊəˌspɔr/
noun
- A tiny, single-celled spore that can move on its own, produced by some algae, fungi, and other organisms.
- Under the microscope, the zoospore swam quickly through the water using its tiny tail.
- Scientists studied how the zoospore finds a suitable surface to attach and grow.
- The pond water was full of zoospores released by green algae.