basidiocarp

9.9

The part of some fungi you see as a mushroom that makes tiny spores

noun
/bəˈsɪdiəˌkɑrp/

Specialized

: basidiocarpo

The mushroom is the basidiocarp of the fungus, visible above ground during reproduction.

Examples

A typical basidiocarp includes a stalk and cap, forming the familiar structure of many edible mushrooms.
Mycologists collected several basidiocarps to study spore formation in woodlands.
The basidiocarp is a unique structure.
Look at that basidiocarp!
A typical basidiocarp includes a stalk and cap, forming the familiar structure of many edible mushrooms.
Mycologists collected several basidiocarps to study spore formation in woodlands.
The mushroom is the basidiocarp of the fungus, visible above ground during reproduction.

Synonyms

fruiting body

vsbasidiocarp

Specialized

1 6.5

A part of some fungi and plants that makes and releases spores

is the specific form in basidiomycete fungi that makes spores on special cells

Surface Forms

basidiocarp singular

basidiocarps plural

Morphology

basidiocarp = basidium (opaque) = basidio + carp

The elements are classical combining forms (basidio- and -carp) unfamiliar to general learners; the components are technical and not productive English morphemes for most B1 learners.

Etymology

Basidiocarp breaks into basidio- meaning 'small base' and -carp meaning 'fruit', so it is the fungus' 'fruit' that sits on little stalks. That's why a basidiocarp is the mushroom you see above ground, the part that makes and holds the spores.