sorus
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.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɔːɹəs/
Etymology
From New Latin sōrus, from Ancient Greek σωρός (sōrós, “heap”).
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