tetrasporangium
/ˌtɛtrəspəˈrændʒiəm/
noun
- A structure in certain algae and fungi that produces four spores (tetraspores).
- Under the microscope, the tetrasporangium appeared as a small round sac.
- The biologist identified the tetrasporangium in the red algae sample.
- Each tetrasporangium releases four spores when mature.