seirospore

/sɪrəʊˈspɔːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of spore-bearing organ found in fungi, particularly in the genus Armillaria.

“The mycologist carefully examined the seirospore of the Armillaria mellea to identify its species.”

Synonyms

  • basidiocarp
  • spore-bearing organ

Antonyms

  • fungus cap
  • non-spore-bearing organ