plectridium
noun (botany) as in strong fondness
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Example:Plectridia found in various lichen species can vary in color and size.
Definition:A specific type of lichen with unique characteristics and structures.
Example:The fruiting body of the lichen contains plectridia, which are essential for the reproductive process.
Definition:A specialized structure that produces or contains spores in fungi, such as lichens.
Example:The plectridium plays a critical role in the spore formation process of certain lichen species.
Definition:The process by which spores are produced in fungi, including lichens.
Example:The plectridium is part of the epidermis layer of some lichen species.
Definition:The outermost layer of plant tissue, particularly describing the skin-like outer covering of a lichen.
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