homothallic [hoh-muh-thal-ik, hom-uh-] Word Origin adjective Mycology.
- having all mycelia alike, the opposite sexual functions being performed by different cells of a single mycelium.Compare heterothallic(def 1).
- monoecious.
Origin of homothallic First recorded in 1900–05; homo- + thall(us) + -ic Related formsho·mo·thal·lism, noun British Dictionary definitions for homothallic homothallic adjective
- (of some algae and fungi) having both male and female reproductive organs on the same thallus, which can be self-fertilizingCompare heterothallic
Derived Formshomothallism, nounWord Origin for homothallic C20: from homo- + Greek thallos green shoot