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Hypobasidium

Noun: A structure found in certain fungi, located beneath the basidia, which produces basidiospores.

Example Sentence: The hypobasidium of the mushroom plays a crucial role in the dispersal of spores.

Noun: The lower portion or base of the basidiocarp in some fungi.

Example Sentence: The hypobasidium of the bracket fungi is significantly larger than that of the gilled mushrooms.

Noun: In mycology, a specialized tissue layer forming the base of a hymenium.

Example Sentence: The hypobasidium in the hymenium of rust fungi is responsible for producing billions of spores.

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