Ascogonidia

/ˌæs.koʊˌɡoʊˈnɪd.i.ə/ noun

The plural form of ascogonidium, referring to multiple asexual spores produced by an ascogonium in certain fungi.

Plural of ascogonidium, combining ascogonium + Greek -idium (diminutive suffix). This term developed in mycology to distinguish between sexual and asexual reproductive structures in fungi.

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