[ˌɛpɪˈspɔːriəm]

Definitions

1. noun

A fungal spore-bearing structure, especially in the fungi class Sordariomycetes.

“The episporium is a complex spore-bearing structure found in certain types of fungi.”

2. noun

A type of ascus in the fungal order Sordariales.

“The episporium is a key component in the reproductive cycle of the fungus.”