stomium
noun
sto·mi·um
\ˈstōmēəm\
Definition of stomium
stomia
\-ēə\ alsostomiums
1 : the thin-walled cells of the annulus marking the line or region of dehiscence of a fern sporangium
2 : the opening in an anther usually between lip cells through which dehiscence occurs
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Origin and Etymology of stomium
New Latin, from Greek stomion mouth
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