A fungal spore produced internally within a fungal cell or structure, rather than budding from external surfaces.
From endo- + conidium (from Greek konia, 'dust'). Singular form of endoconidia, specifying location of spore formation.
The difference between endoconidia and exoconidia is crucial for identifying fungi under a microscope—it's like checking whether a plant produces seeds inside the fruit or on the outside.
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