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sorus

so·rus

UK/ˈsɔːɹəs/ US/ˈsɔrʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi

2.

cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond

Origin

From New Latin sōrus, from Ancient Greek σωρός (sōrós, “heap”).

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