irregular

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Pronunciation

/ɪˈrɛgyələr/

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

pertaining to sporangium shape, having a sporangium which lacks symmetry and regular form however still somewhat globular in shape. Often a polysporous arrangement, where spores are arranged in a clump or tangled chain.

Etymology

Late Latin, from irrēgulāris

irregular
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014