English Explanatory Dictionary

gonidium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.
noun
  1. A special groove or furrow at one or both angles of the mouth of many Anthozoa.

Pronunciation

/ɡəʊˈnɪdi.əm/ /ɡoʊˈnɪdi.əm/

Word forms

gonidium gonidia

Etymology

From gono- + -idium.

Derived words

gonidial microgonidium zoogonidium
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