dikaryotic -- Having two different and distinct nuclei per cell; found in the fungi. A dikaryotic individual is called a dikaryon.
Dikaryotic: A cell that contains two separate haploid nuclei (n+n) which is different from being haploid (n) or diploid (2n). Naturally seen in fungal heterokaryons. Dikaryosis is a significant genetic peculiarity of the fungi.
In ascomycetes, dikaryotic hyphae of the hymenium form a characteristic hook at the hyphal septum. During cell division formation of the hook ensures proper distribution of the newly divided nuclei into the apical and basal hyphal compartments.
in rust fungi, a cup at the surface of the host in which dikaryotic spores called aeciospores are produced
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby
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A saclike spore capsule located at the tip of the ascocarp in dikaryotic hyphae; defining feature of the Ascomycota division of fungi.
asexual reproduction ...
 See also: Fungi, Biology, Organelle, Host, Organ
  
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