homothallic

homothallic [hoh-muh-thal-ik, hom-uh-] Word Origin adjective Mycology.

1. having all mycelia alike, the opposite sexual functions being performed by different cells of a single mycelium.Compare heterothallic(def 1).
2. 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

1. (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