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Definition of Ascocarp
1. Noun. Mature fruiting body of an ascomycetous fungus.
Specialized synonyms: Ascoma, Apothecium, Cleistocarp, Cleistothecium, Perithecium
Group relationships: Ascomycete, Ascomycetous Fungus
Generic synonyms: Fruiting Body
Derivative terms: Ascocarpous
Group relationships: Ascomycete, Ascomycetous Fungus
Generic synonyms: Fruiting Body
Derivative terms: Ascocarpous
Definition of Ascocarp
1. n. In ascomycetous fungi, the spherical, discoid, or cup-shaped body within which the asci are collected, and which constitutes the mature fructification. The different forms are known in mycology under distinct names. Called also spore fruit.
Definition of Ascocarp
1. a spore-producing organ of certain fungi [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ascocarp
1. A fungus structure, of varying complexity, which bears asci and ascospores. Origin: G. Askos, bag, + karpos, fruit (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascocarp
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