exosporium

/ˌeksəˈspɔriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A gelatinous or gelatinous-like layer of spores surrounding a sporangium or sporangiophore, typically found in fungi.

“The unique exosporium of the fungus was studied under a microscope to better understand its role in spore dispersal.”

Synonyms

  • spore coat
  • sporocarp

Antonyms

  • endosporium