Gonidium
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɡəʊˈnɪdi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gonidium is a noun meaning (lichenology, phycology) A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.
Meaning
(lichenology, phycology) A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A special groove or furrow at one or both angles of the mouth of many Anthozoa.
Word Forms
- gonidia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goniocyst, gonimium, isidium, blastesis, cephalodium, microgonidium.
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