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ascocarp

 

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Noun ascocarp has 1 sense
  1. ascocarp - mature fruiting body of an ascomycetous fungus
    --1 is a kind of
    fruiting body
    --1 is a part of ascomycete, ascomycetous fungus
    --1 has particulars:
     ascoma; apothecium; cleistothecium, cleistocarp; perithecium

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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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