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gasteromycete

gasteromycete

9.9
A fungus that makes spores inside its body and releases them when they are ready, like a puffball
  • noun
  • /ˌɡæstərəˈmaɪsiːt/
  • Specialized
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  • Certain puffballs are classic examples of gasteromycete fungi found in temperate forests.

Examples

  • The gasteromycete releases its spores through an opening when the fruiting body matures.

  • Many gasteromycetes thrive in decaying wood.

  • Researchers studied the unique spore dispersal mechanisms of this gasteromycete species.

  • The gasteromycete was found in a damp forest.

  • Certain puffballs are classic examples of gasteromycete fungi found in temperate forests.

  • Researchers studied the unique spore dispersal mechanisms of this gasteromycete species.

  • The gasteromycete releases its spores through an opening when the fruiting body matures.

Synonyms

gastromycete
vsgasteromycete
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of fungus that keeps its spores inside a closed body

is the same meaning but uses an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

gasteromycete singular
gasteromycetes plural

Morphology

gasteromycete = gastero + mycete (opaque) = gastero + mycete

The term is formed from technical Greek combining forms ('gastero-' + '-mycete') whose meanings are specialized and not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Gasteromycete comes from Greek parts: gastero- meaning 'stomach' and -mycete meaning 'fungus'. The name gives a clear image: these fungi hold their spores inside the mushroom like a little stomach, which is why the word describes fungi whose spores develop inside before they are released.