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Noun: sorus (sori)  so-rus
  1. A spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi
    "The lichen's sori were visible as small dark spots on its surface"
     
  2. Cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond
    "The fern's sori were arranged in neat rows on the underside of the leaves"

Derived forms: sori

Type of: reproductive structure

Encyclopedia: Sorus