Conidial

/kəˈnɪdiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving conidia, the asexual spores produced by fungi.

Etymology

Derived from 'conidium' (a fungal spore) with the adjectival suffix '-al'. This connects the anatomical or functional characteristics of conidia to biological processes and structures.

Kelly Says

A fungus can produce different types of conidial spores depending on environmental stress—harsh conditions trigger the formation of special tough-walled conidia that can survive for years waiting for better times.

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