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ascoma

ascoma

9.9
A part of some fungi that makes spores and looks like a small cup on wood
  • noun
  • /æˈskoʊmə/
  • Specialized
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  • The ascoma of this fungus can be seen as a small, cup-shaped structure on decaying wood.

Examples

  • Scientists collected ascoma samples to study spore formation under different conditions.

  • The distinctive shape of the ascoma helps mycologists identify the species.

  • The ascoma is fascinating.

  • Look at that ascoma!

  • The ascoma of the morel mushroom is prized by chefs for its unique flavor.

  • Under the microscope, we observed the spore-bearing layer of the ascoma in detail.

  • Researchers discovered a new species based on the shape and size of its ascoma.

Synonyms

ascocarp
vsascoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A part of some fungi that makes and releases spores, like a morel

is a specific form with the spore layer on a broad disklike surface

Surface Forms

ascoma singular
ascomata plural

Etymology

The word ascoma comes from the Greek root askos, which means 'bag' or 'sac'. So an ascoma is like a small bag or cup on a fungus that holds the spores, and its shape helps scientists identify the species.