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conidium

/kɒnˈɪdiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does conidium mean?

noun

A spore-bearing organ of a fungus, especially one that produces conidia. In mycology, a conidium is a type of asexual spore.

Example

"The mycologist studied the conidium of the fungus to understand its life cycle."

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