gonimium

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English

Etymology

From New Latin gonimium, possibly from Ancient Greek γόνιμος (gónimos, productive).

Noun

gonimium (plural gonimia)

  1. (lichenology) One of the bluish-green granules that replace the more usual gonidia in certain lichens.

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