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1. (n.) sorus
one of the clusters of sporangia on the back of the fronds of ferns.
2. sorus
a similar spore mass in certain fungi and lichens.
Etymology: (1825–35; < NL < Gk sōrós heap)
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1. (noun) sorus
a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi
2. (noun) sorus
cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond
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1. (noun) sorus
one of the fruit dots, or small clusters of sporangia, on the back of the fronds of ferns
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