Question

What is the difference between zoospore and zygospore?

Answer 1

Zoospore:

A zoospore is an asexual spore that moves by using a flagellum. These spores, also known as swarm spores.

Zygospore:

A zygospore is a diploid reproductive stage. The nuclear fusion of haploid cells produces zygospores.

Difference between zoospore and zygospore:

Zygospore	Zoospore
1. A zygospore is a cell of fungus and algae generated by the fusing of two identical gametes.	1. A spore of algae, fungus, or protozoa capable of swimming with the help of the flagellum.
2. It's a kind of sexual spore.	2. It's an asexual spore.
3. It is naturally diploid.	3. It is haploid in nature.
4. It is made up of an extremely thick spore wall.	4. They are bare and have no spore wall.
5. They are really dark.	5. They are hyaline in nature.
6. They are immobile.	6. They are motile and have more than one type of flagella.
7. Fungi, protists, and algae produce zygospores.	7. Fungi and bacteria produce zoospores.