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stichidium

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A special pod-like or fusiform branch containing tetraspores, found in certain red algae.

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Synonyms: stichid

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History

Etymology

From New Latin stichidium, from Ancient Greek στιχίδιον (stikhídion), by surface analysis, sticho- + -idium.