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‖ spermatium Bot.|spɜːˈmeɪʃɪəm|
Pl. -atia.
[mod.L., ad. Gr. σπερµάτιον, dim. of σπέρµα seed, sperm n.]
A minute linear sporule forming part of the reproductive system of lichens and fungi. (Chiefly in pl.)
1856W. L. Lindsay Pop. Hist. Brit. Lichens 75 The fecundating influence of the spermatia or stylospores. 1867J. Hogg Microsc. ii. i. 291 The spermatia or contents of the spermagonia never germinate. 1885G. L. Goodale Physiol. Bot. 440 note, A branch showing antheridia, a, and a carpogonium, o, with the trichogyne, t (e, spermatium). |