ascomycetous fungus
- noun
- /ˌæskəˈmaɪsɪtəs ˈfʌŋɡəs/
- Specialized
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hongo ascomiceto
- When viewed under a microscope, the ascomycetous fungus revealed its distinctive spore sacs.
Examples
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Penicillium is a well-known ascomycetous fungus used in the production of antibiotics.
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Many ascomycetous fungi are used in baking and brewing.
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Many plant diseases are caused by an ascomycetous fungus infecting the host.
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The ascomycetous fungus is essential for many ecosystems.
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Penicillium is a well-known ascomycetous fungus used in the production of antibiotics.
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Many plant diseases are caused by an ascomycetous fungus infecting the host.
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When viewed under a microscope, the ascomycetous fungus revealed its distinctive spore sacs.
Synonyms
A fungus, like yeast or mold, that makes spores inside a small sac
A fungus that makes spores inside a small bag, like yeast or morels
Surface Forms
Morphology
The adjective 'ascomycetous' means 'pertaining to Ascomycetes' and when combined with 'fungus' the phrase literally denotes a fungus of that class, so the meaning is compositionally derived from adjective + noun. Although the term is technical, its structure and logic are straightforward and cross-linguistically parallel, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Ascomycetous fungus comes from a word for a small bag called an ascus, because these fungi make spores inside tiny sacs. So the name simply means a fungus 'that makes spores in sacs', which helps you remember how they reproduce.
