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pycnidium

/pɪknɪˈdaɪəm/ noun · British & US
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What does pycnidium mean?

noun

A pycnidium is a type of fruiting body produced by certain fungi, typically containing spores. It is a small, usually flask-shaped structure.

Example

"The mycologist examined the pycnidium under a microscope to study its internal structure."

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