soredium
noun
a group of algal cells surrounded by hyphal tissue, occurring on the surface of the thallus and functioning in vegetative reproduction.
sorediate
-
a word derived from
soredium.
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Orbicular sorediate areas on the upper surface of the thallus 3.
From Ohio Biological Survey, Bull. 10, Vol. 11, No. 6 The Ascomycetes of Ohio IV and V by Leafy Jane Corrington Hilker
Pertusariae should be represented by both fruiting and sorediate specimens.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
