sorus

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Definitions

noun

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

Related words

Synonyms

fruit dot sporangiospore sporocarp soredium spore case sorophore sporangium archesporium sorocarp fruiting body spermogonium pseudospore sorosis sporont sporid spore fruit blastospore

Associated

spores trumpet leaf produce species will

Rhymes

chorus torus clitoris thesaurus doris porous stegosaurus slow loris bos taurus morice

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