sclerotium en · NOUN
Etymology
From New Latin sclerotium, from Ancient Greek σκληρός (sklērós, “hard”).
Meanings
- A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sclerotia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
pseudosclerotium · microsclerotium