soredium

[ suh-ree-dee-uhm ]

noun

, plural so·re·di·a [s, uh, -, ree, -dee-, uh].

1. a group of algal cells surrounded by hyphal tissue, occurring on the surface of the thallus and functioning in vegetative reproduction.

soredium

/ sɔːˈriːdɪəm /

noun

1. an organ of vegetative reproduction in lichens consisting of a cluster of algal cells enclosed in fungal hyphae: dispersed by wind, insects, or other means

Other Words From

• so·re·di·ate [s, uh, -, ree, -dee-it, -eyt], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soredium¹

1820–30; < New Latin, diminutive of Greek sōrós a heap

Word History and Origins

Origin of soredium¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek sōros a heap