aecidioform

/ɛksɪˈdɪoʊfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an aecidium, a spore-bearing organ on a fungus

“The aecidioform structure on the fungus was studied by the botanist.”

2. noun

a spore-bearing organ on a fungus, especially one that produces aecidiospores

“The aecidioform was identified as a key stage in the fungus’s life cycle.”

Synonyms

  • fungal
  • spore-bearing

Antonyms

  • non-fungal
  • spore-less