sorus
English
Etymology
Ancient Greek σωρός (sōrós, “heap”)
Noun
sorus (plural sori)
- (mycology, lichenology) Any reproductive structure, in some lichens and fungi, that produces spores.
- (botany) A cluster of sporangia on the edge or underside of a fern frond.
Synonyms
Derived terms
- teleutosorus
- uredosorus
References
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