aeciotelium
|ae-ci-o-te-li-um|
C2
/ˌiːsiəˈtiːliəm/
fungal structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeciotelium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aikion,' where 'aikion' meant 'a small house or chamber.'
Historical Evolution
'aikion' transformed into the Latin word 'aecium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeciotelium.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small chamber,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specialized structure in fungi.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialized structure in certain fungi, particularly rust fungi, where aeciospores are produced.
The aeciotelium is crucial for the life cycle of rust fungi.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 21:06