noun
- asexual spores produced by certain fungi, typically formed at the tips or sides of specialized hyphae
Usage: biology; plural form
Examples
- The fungus releases conidia into the air to spread to new locations.
- Under the microscope, we could see the conidia forming on the conidiophores.
- Conidia are an important means of reproduction for many mold species.
- The plant pathologist identified the disease by examining the conidia.
- Wind dispersal helps conidia reach suitable growing conditions.
- Laboratory cultures showed abundant conidia production after three days.