basidium

[US]/bæsɪˈdiəm/
[UK]/bæˈsɪdʒiəm/

Translation

n.A microscopic, club-shaped structure on the fruiting body of certain fungi that produces spores.; A type of spore-producing cell found in some fungi.
Word Forms
Pluralbasidiums

Phrases & Collocations

basidium development

basidium formation

basidium structure

basidium function

basidium spore production

basidium morphology

Example Sentences

the basidium is a crucial structure in the life cycle of many fungi.

each basidium typically produces four basidiospores.

basidium development can vary widely among different fungi species.

studying the basidium helps scientists understand fungal diversity.

the basidium plays a role in spore dispersal.

some fungi have unique basidium shapes that aid in identification.

in some species, the basidium can be quite large.

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