sorus

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Synonyms: torus, solus, horus, sorts, sorbus, sores, soros, morus, sous, sorbs, sors

Antonyms: torus, solus, horus, sorts, sorbus, sores, soros, morus, sous, sorbs, sors

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Noun

1. {{Anchor|mycological sense}}{{lb|en|mycology|lichenology}} Any [[reproductive]] structure, in some [[lichen]]s and [[fungus|fungi]], that produces [[spore]]s.
2. {{Anchor|botanical sense}}{{lb|en|botany}} A cluster of [[sporangium|sporangia]] on the edge or underside of a [[fern]] [[frond]].

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