👉 Microconidial is a term used in microbiology to describe the structures that are composed of smaller, more closely packed cells than macroscopic conidia. These smaller cells are often found in the form of colonies or mats within larger cultures. Microconidial cells can be classified into two types: microconidia and microconidia-like structures (also known as microconidoids). They are also referred to as "microconidium" in some contexts. The term is derived from
