What is another word for basidium?
Pronunciation: [be͡ɪsˈɪdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Basidium is a term used in mycology to refer to the reproductive structure of certain fungi, particularly in the context of basidiomycetes. While there are no exact synonyms for basidium, there are other words that are commonly used to describe similar structures. For example, the term 'sporocyst' is often used to refer to the structure that houses spores in some types of fungi. 'Hymenium' is another term that is frequently used to describe the fertile layer of tissue that lines the surface of the basidiocarp, the fruiting body produced by basidiomycetes. Additionally, the term 'basidiospore' is often used to refer to the individual spores produced by a basidium.
