Definition
coremium
noun
- In fungi, a structure formed by the fusion or aggregation of conidiophores that produces conidia (asexual spores).
Usage: mycology; technical
Examples
- The coremium of the fungus was visible under the microscope as a dense cluster of spore-producing structures.
- Mycologists identified the coremium as a key diagnostic feature of the species.
- The coremium produces numerous conidia that disperse through the air.