exosporal

/ˌeksəˈspɔrəl/ EX-ə-SPOR-əl

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or produced on a spore-bearing organ

“The exosporal structures on the fungal hyphae played a crucial role in its dispersal.”

2. noun

a spore-bearing organ or structure

“The botanist studied the morphology of the plant’s exosporal appendages.”

Synonyms

  • spore-bearing
  • sporiferous

Antonyms

  • endosporal