sorus

so·rus

 (sôr′əs)

n. pl. so·ri (sôr′ī)

1. A cluster of sporangia borne on the underside of a fern frond. Also called fruit dot.

2. A reproductive structure in certain fungi and lichens.

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[New Latin sōrus, from Greek sōros, heap; see teuə- in Indo-European roots.]

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sorus

(ˈsɔːrəs)

n, pl -ri (-raɪ)

1. (Botany) a cluster of sporangia on the undersurface of certain fern leaves

2. (Botany) any of various similar spore-producing structures in some lichens and fungi

[C19: via New Latin from Greek sōros a heap]

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so•rus

(ˈsɔr əs, ˈsoʊr-)

n., pl. so•ri (ˈsɔr aɪ, ˈsoʊr aɪ)

1. one of the clusters of sporangia on the back of the fronds of ferns.

2. a similar spore mass in certain fungi and lichens.

[1825–35; < New Latin < Greek sōrós heap]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	sorus - a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi reproductive structure - the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction
	2.	sorus - cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond reproductive structure - the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction indusium - a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern

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