👉 In the context of biology, a "zooxanthellae" refers to a type of fungus that is commonly found in aquatic environments. These fungi are characterized by their ability to produce large numbers of cells called zoospores, which can be attached to other organisms and grow into a new organism. The term "zoospore" itself is derived from the Latin word "zoo," meaning zooxanthellae (a type of fungus), and it is used as an adjective to