01 n. A hardened body formed by certain fungi, as by the Claviceps purpurea, which produces ergot.
pl.
Sclerotia ((#))
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1.
A hardened body formed by certain fungi, as by the Claviceps purpurea, which produces ergot.(Bot.)
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2.
The mature or resting stage of a plasmodium.(Zool.)