sclerotium
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Noun
sclerotium (plural sclerotia)
- A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs.
Derived terms
- microsclerotium
Related terms
- sclerotial
Anagrams
- Coulterism, citrumelos, multicores