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Basidium

Description:

A basidium is a reproductive structure found in fungi, specifically in the phylum Basidiomycota. It is responsible for the production and dispersal of spores, which are essential for the fungi's reproductive cycle.

Usage:

Noun:

1. In mycology, a basidium is a specialized cell or structure in basidiomycetes that plays a crucial role in the formation and release of spores.

2. The basidium of the mushroom can be observed under a microscope.

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Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The basidium produces spores used for reproduction.

2. The basidium is a defining characteristic of mushrooms and other basidiomycetes.

Adjective:

1. The basidial development is essential for the fungus to complete its life cycle.

2. The basidial shape varies between different species of basidiomycetes.

Verb:

1. The fungus basidiates, forming multiple basidia for spore production.

2. Many mushrooms basidiate during the rainy season.

Related products:

• Books about Basidiomycota
• High-quality Microscopes
• Mushroom Field Guides