Definition

Relating to a specific type of fungal structure that produces spores.

Example

The basidial stage of the fungus is crucial for its reproduction.

Conversation

I just learned about basidial fungi in my biology class.

Oh really? What makes them so interesting?

They have this unique structure called a basidium that helps them reproduce.

That sounds cool! I never knew fungi had such complex features.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Basidial is derived from "basidium" (from New Latin, meaning a small pedestal), which refers to a specialized structure in fungi that produces spores, and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). Thus, basidial means pertaining to the basidium, specifically in the context of fungi.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small pedestal' ('basidium') that produces spores, and remember that 'basidial' refers to something related to that structure in fungi.

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