Mycology Definitions

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noun a specialized structure in certain fungi that produces and releases spores

  • The aecium is a specialized structure in certain fungi that produces and releases spores.
  • Have you ever seen an aecium in a mushroom before? It's pretty interesting!
  • I heard that aecium is like the mushroom's party spot where all the spores hang out.
  • The aecium can be compared to a factory that churns out tiny spores for dispersal.