zygosphere

/zaɪˈɡoʊsfɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

A sphere or region of space that is shared by two or more organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, connected by a structure called a zygote.

“The zygospheres of the bacteria in the soil ecosystem are crucial for their survival.”

Synonyms

  • symbiotic sphere
  • zygotic region

Antonyms

  • isolated space
  • separate region