soredium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A common scalelike reproductive structure in lichens consisting of algal cells enveloped in a network of hyphae.

Word forms

soredium soredia

Etymology

Latinate form from Ancient Greek σωρός (sōrós, “heap”).

Derived words

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