noun
- plural form of oidium; asexual spores produced by certain fungi
Usage: biology; mycology
Examples
- The fungus reproduces by forming oidia on specialized structures.
- Microscopic examination revealed numerous oidia in the sample.
- The pathologist identified oidia characteristic of this fungal species.
- Oidia can survive harsh environmental conditions.
- The formation of oidia is an important diagnostic feature.