ostiole Meaning & Definition
What Does Ostiole Mean?
Ostiole is used as a noun meaning A small hole or opening through which certain fungi release their mature spores. It can also mean A similar hole or opening in plants, such as the opening of the involuted fig inflorescence through which fig wasps enter to pollinate and breed.
Ostiole Definition (Noun)
- A small hole or opening through which certain fungi release their mature spores.
- A similar hole or opening in plants, such as the opening of the involuted fig inflorescence through which fig wasps enter to pollinate and breed.
Synonyms of Ostiole
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Ostiole synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ostiole (plural ostioles)
Origin of Ostiole
Borrowed from Latin ostiolum.