conidiophore
/kəˈnɪdiəˌfɔr/
noun
- A specialized fungal structure that produces and bears conidia (asexual spores).
- In the lab, we observed the conidiophore under a microscope to identify the fungus.
- The conidiophore rises above the surface of the mold to release spores into the air.
- The length and shape of the conidiophore help scientists classify different types of fungi.