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gonidium.

A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.

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noun/ɡəʊˈnɪdi.əm/Received-Pronunciation/ɡoʊˈnɪdi.əm/General-American
  1. A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.

Where this word comes from

From gono- + -idium.

noun/ɡəʊˈnɪdi.əm/Received-Pronunciation/ɡoʊˈnɪdi.əm/General-American
  1. A special groove or furrow at one or both angles of the mouth of many Anthozoa.

Where this word comes from

From gonio- + -idium.

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