Pleurosporium

Meaning of the word

The word “pleurosporium” is a male noun that refers to a reproductive structure present in some fungi, characterized by sporangios that develop on the sides of mycelium.

Origin of the word

The origin of the word “pleurosporium” comes from the Greek “pleuron”, which means “side” or “flank”, and “sporos”, which means “spore”. The junction of these terms results in “pleurosporium”, which describes the location of sporangios on the sides of the mycelium.

Word adverbs

– Pleurosporially

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Side sporangio
– lateral reproductive structure

Word Definitions

1. Reproductive structure present in some fungi, characterized by sporangia that develop on the sides of the mycelium.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pleurosporium is a common feature in certain types of fungi.
– Pleurosporial sporangios are found on the sides of the mycelium.

Examples of the word in text

The researcher watched the pleurosporium in a fungus sample collected in the forest.
Pleurosporial sporangios are responsible for the reproduction of the fungus.

Rhymes with the word

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– Notorious
– Laboratory
– Conservatory

Anagrams with the word

– POROSPLEIRO