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discomycetous

discomycetous

9.9
A fungus that makes flat or cup-shaped parts that hold spores
  • adjective
  • /ˌdɪs.kəˈmaɪ.sɪ.təs/
  • Archaic
: discomyceto
  • This discomycetous organism produces distinctive cup-shaped fruiting bodies.

Examples

  • This discomycetous fungus is known for its unique disc-shaped fruiting body.

  • Many discomycetous fungi are important decomposers in forest ecosystems.

  • The scientist observed several discomycetous species under the microscope.

  • The discomycetous fungi are fascinating to study.

  • Many discomycetous species thrive in moist environments.

  • Many discomycetous fungi play a crucial role in nutrient recycling within forest ecosystems.

  • The researcher identified three new discomycetous species in the damp soil of the forest.

Surface Forms

discomycetous positive

Morphology

discomycetous = discomycete (semi-transparent) = disco + mycet + ous

Formation from the noun 'discomycete' to an adjective with '-ous' is a regular, semantically compositional process.

Etymology

Discomycetous comes from two parts: disco- meaning 'disc' and myc- meaning 'fungus'. So discomycetous is a name for fungi that make flat or cup-shaped fruiting bodies that look like little discs.