sorus

noun

Meaning

Any reproductive structure, in some lichens and fungi, that produces spores.
A cluster of sporangia on the edge or underside of a fern frond.

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Related words

sporangiospore(English)sporocarp(English)soredium(English)spore case(English)sorophore(English)sporangium(English)archesporium(English)sorocarp(English)spores(English)trumpet(English)leaf(English)produce(English)

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Sources

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