SCLEROTIA
(noun)Definitions
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Sclerotia.
Sclerotia - as a noun
A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs.
Example Sentences
"The fungus produces sclerotia as a survival structure."
"These sclerotia can form underground or on plant surfaces."
"Some fungi species produce sclerotia as a means of reproducing."
"The formation of sclerotia is influenced by environmental conditions."
"Certain plant diseases are caused by fungi that produce sclerotia."
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Is SCLEROTIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sclerotia is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCLEROTIA has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SCLEROTIA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sclerotia is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCLEROTIA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
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Valid WordSCLEROTIA has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.