zoothecial
/zuːθɪˈsɪʃəl/Definitions
1. adjective
relating to or characteristic of a zoothecium, especially in fungi.
“The zoothecial structures found in the fungal species were crucial to its reproduction process.”
2. noun
a zoothecium or similar reproductive structure in fungi.
“The zoothecial growths on the fungal colony indicated its readiness to release spores.”