conidium

Meanings

• noun

  Asexual reproductive structure in the form of a spore or a spore sac, produced by various fungi.

  - "The conidia of Penicillium chrysogenum are used to produce penicillin."
  - "The conidium is the structure that allows fungi to reproduce sexually."

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Variants

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conidia , conidial , conidium

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'konidion', meaning 'grain' or 'seed'.

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Trivia

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1. Conidia are important in the life cycle of many fungi, as they allow for dispersal and colonization of new environments.

2. Some fungi produce both sexual and asexual spores, with conidia being the asexual form.

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Related Concepts

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1. Conidial formation: The process by which conidia are produced and released by fungi.

2. Conidiophore: A specialized hypha that produces and supports the conidia.

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Culture

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In mycology, the study of fungi, the identification and classification of conidia are essential for understanding the taxonomy and ecology of various fungal species.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'C' stands for 'Conidium' and 'C' also looks like a tiny seed or spore.

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