soredium
noun
a group of algal cells surrounded by hyphal tissue, occurring on the surface of the thallus and functioning in vegetative reproduction.
soredia
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pluralof soredium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Lichens produce soredia, clusters of algal cells surrounded by mycelia.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
