What does sorus mean?
Definitions for sorus
ˈsɔr əs, ˈsoʊr-; ˈsɔr aɪ, ˈsoʊr aɪsorus
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Princeton's WordNet
sorusnoun
a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi
sorusnoun
cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond
Wiktionary
sorusnoun
Any reproductive structure, in some lichens and fungi that produces spores
sorusnoun
A cluster of sporangia on the edge or underside of a fern frond
Wikipedia
Sorus
A sorus (pl. sori) is a cluster of sporangia (structures producing and containing spores) in ferns and fungi. A coenosorus (plural coenosori) is a compound sorus composed of multiple, fused sori.
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sorus
A sorus (plural: sori) is a cluster or arrangement of sporangia (structures producing and containing spores) in ferns and fungi. This structure plays an essential role in the reproduction and dispersal process of these organisms.
Webster Dictionary
Sorusnoun
one of the fruit dots, or small clusters of sporangia, on the back of the fronds of ferns
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. a heap.]
Wikidata
Sorus
A sorus is a cluster of sporangia. In fungi and lichens, the sorus is surrounded by an external layer. In some red algae it may take the form of a depression into the thallus. In ferns, these form a yellowish or brownish mass on the edge or underside of a fertile frond. In some species, they are protected during development by a scale or film of tissue called the indusium, which forms an umbrella-like cover. Sori occur on the sporophyte generation, the sporangia within producing haploid meiospores. As the sporongia mature, the indusium shrivels so that spore release is unimpeded. The sporangia then burst and release the spores. The shape, arrangement, and location of the sori are often valuable clues in the identification of fern taxa. Sori may be circular or linear. They may be arranged in rows, either parallel or oblique to the costa, or randomly. Their location may be marginal or set away from the margin on the frond lamina. The presence or absence of indusium is also used to identify fern taxa.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Sorus
sō′rus, n. a heap:—pl. Sō′ri.—adj. Sō′rose, bearing sori. [Gr. sōros, a heap.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sorus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sorus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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