ascoma

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Noun ascoma has 1 sense

ascoma - an ascocarp having the spore-bearing layer of cells (the hymenium) on a broad disklike receptacle
--₁ is a kind of ascocarp

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Term: Ascoma

Description:

Ascoma refers to a structure found in certain fungi, particularly within the phylum Ascomycota. It serves as a reproductive organ containing sac-like structures called asci, which produce spores.

Sample Sentences:

The ascoma is a vital part of the fungal lifecycle, facilitating the dispersal of spores.
Microscopic examination revealed the presence of mature ascomata in the tissue sample.
Certain edible mushrooms, such as morels, are characterized by their distinctive ascomas.

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