peridiole

/pɛrɪˈdaɪ.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

a small spore-bearing organ on a fungus, especially on a morel

“The peridiole of the morel mushroom was an essential part of its growth.”

2. noun

a spore-bearing structure on a fungus, especially on an ascomycete

“The peridioles on the fungus surface helped in its reproduction.”

Synonyms

  • spore-bearing organ
  • sporophore