A short, sharp projection on one end of a fungus spore at the point of attachment, or on the wall, of a hypha or condiophore. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-pik′yū-lŭs Definitions: 1. A short, sharp projection on one end of a fungus spore at the point of attachment, or on the wall, of a hypha or condiophore.
a small point or tip.