hormogonia
/ˌhɔːrməˈɡoʊniə/
noun
- Small, motile filaments produced by certain types of bacteria (cyanobacteria) that help them reproduce and spread.
- Under the microscope, the hormogonia moved across the slide.
- Scientists studied how hormogonia help bacteria survive in harsh environments.
- The cyanobacteria released hormogonia to colonize new areas.