Meaning & use
Conidiophore
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In fungi, a specialized stalk-like structure that produces and bears asexual spores called conidia.
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Under the microscope, the mold's conidiophores were clearly visible, each tipped with clusters of spores.
Researchers examined the conidiophore structure to identify the exact species of fungus.
A note on using this word
The word combines 'conidium' (an asexual fungal spore) with '-phore,' a suffix meaning 'bearer,' from Greek.
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