What is another word for pycnidium?
Pronunciation: [pɪknˈɪdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Pycnidium is a term used in mycology to describe a structure that produces fungal fruiting bodies. Synonyms for pycnidium include acervulus, sporangium, and conidioma. Acervulus is a term used to describe a structure that resembles a blister, and usually contains fungal conidia. Sporangium is a term used to describe a structure that contains spores, and is typically found in certain types of fungi. Conidioma is a term used to describe a structure that produces conidia, which are a type of asexual spore. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in scientific contexts, and can refer to a variety of structures involved in fungal reproduction.
