Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Heterosporium

👉 In biology, a heterosporium is an organism that has no cells and thus cannot reproduce or grow. It is often used to describe organisms that are not multicellular animals, but rather have a single cell or group of cells that can form colonies in certain environments. The term "heterosporium" comes from the Latin word "heterosporus," which means "uncomb" or "alone."

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👉 Heterosporium is a type of fungus that grows on other organisms, forming colonies within them. This process is called "fungi colonization."

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