Noun
The word is derived from conidium
1) Conidia formation: Asexual reproduction may occur through vegetative reproductive spores, the conidia. Source: Internet
In some groups, the conidiophores (the structures that bear the conidia) are aggregated to form a thick structure. Source: Internet
He watched conidia in the soil and their infection of the tubers, observing that mycelium could survive the cold winter in the tubers. Source: Internet
The dusty texture of many molds is caused by profuse production of asexual spores ( conidia ) formed by differentiation at the ends of hyphae. Source: Internet
Dikaryotic conidia may then form. Source: Internet
In rhexolytic dehiscence, the cell wall that joins the spores on the outside degenerates and releases the conidia. Source: Internet