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conidia

/kɒnɪdiə/ noun · British & US
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What does conidia mean?

noun

A conidium is a type of asexual spore produced by fungi, typically in chains or clusters. Conidia are an important part of the fungal life cycle.

Example

"The mycologist studied the conidia of the fungus under a microscope."

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