Ostiole

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA small hole or opening through which certain fungi release their mature spores.

2.nounA similar hole or opening in plants, such as the opening of the involuted fig inflorescence through which fig wasps enter to pollinate and breed.

Synonyms

exostome ostium germ pore oocyst perithecium ozopore oogonium oosporangium apical germ pore sporocarp oidium stoma

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