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discomycete

discomycete

9.9
A fungus that makes disc-shaped cups that hold its spores
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪs.kəˈmaɪ.siːt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : discomyceto
  • Many discomycetes produce noticeable cup-shaped fruiting bodies in woodlands.

Examples

  • The scientist discovered a rare discomycete while studying decaying leaves.

  • The discomycete is often found growing on decaying wood.

  • Edible species among the discomycetes include some popular types of mushrooms.

  • Many discomycetes play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

  • Many discomycetes produce noticeable cup-shaped fruiting bodies in woodlands.

  • The scientist discovered a rare discomycete while studying decaying leaves.

  • Edible species among the discomycetes include some popular types of mushrooms.

Synonyms

cup fungus
vsdiscomycete
  • Specialized
8.1

A small fungus with a cup-shaped body that holds spores

is limited to fungi only within that subclass excluding related groups

Surface Forms

discomycete singular
discomycetes plural

Morphology

discomycete = disc + mycete (opaque) = disco + mycete

Although built from elements meaning 'disc' + 'fungus', the second element is a specialized combining form and the full taxonomic term is unlikely to be inferable by a B1 learner.

Etymology

Discomycete comes from the parts disc ('flat, round') and mycete ('fungus'). So it literally means a 'disc fungus' and is used for fungi that make flat, cup-like fruiting bodies.