allophore
/ˈæləˌfɔr, -ˌfɔrɪ, ˌæləˈfɔr/Definitions
1. noun
A spore-bearing organ in fungi, especially one that produces spores in a ring or other pattern.
“The scientist studied the unique allophore of the rare fungus species.”
2. noun
A component of a spore-bearing organ in fungi, especially one that produces spores in a ring or other pattern.
“The allophore of the fungus played a crucial role in its reproduction cycle.”