What is "aecium"

n. (context mycology English) A cuplike fruiting structure of some parasitic fungi (rusts) that contains chains of aeciospores.

1. n. fruiting body of some rust fungi bearing chains of aeciospores

2. [also: aecia (pl)]

Aecium (plural aecia) is a specialised reproductive structure found in some rusts and smuts which produces aeciospores. In some literature aecia are also referred to as "cluster cups".

Category:Fungi Category:Reproductive system