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Ascocarp

Description:

Ascocarp is a term used in mycology, referring to the reproductive structure found in certain fungi, specifically the Ascomycota phylum. It is a defined fruiting body that contains the sexual spores of the fungus. Ascocarps can present various shapes, sizes, and colors depending on the species.

Senses:

1. Noun: The fruiting body of a fungus belonging to the Ascomycota phylum.
2. Noun: The specific type of ascocarp found in certain groups of fungi, such as apothecia (cup-shaped ascocarps) or perithecia (flask-shaped ascocarps).
   Example sentence: The apothecia ascocarps of the lichen formed a beautiful pattern on the tree bark.
3. Noun: A collective term for ascocarps formed by a fungal species or within a defined area.
   Example sentence: The forest floor was covered in ascocarps of different shapes and sizes from various fungi.

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