In lichens and algae, a single reproductive cell or unit produced by gonidiogenous structures.
From Greek 'gonia' (generation/reproduction) plus the suffix -id. Used in lichenology to describe the reproductive propagules in lichen thalli.
Lichens use gonids as their secret weapon to spread without spores—they're like biological glitter that sticks to animals and travels miles, helping lichens colonize new rocks and trees!
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