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.”

Synonyms

  • fungal
  • reproductive
  • sporiferous

Antonyms

  • infertile
  • sterile