spore case
- noun
- /spɔr keɪs/
- Specialized
:
saco de esporas
- When mature, the spore case bursts open to release its contents into the air.
Examples
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Under the microscope, the spore case appeared as a tiny, translucent sac.
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The spore case is located on the underside of the fern leaf.
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The spore case of the mushroom was quite large.
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Did you see the spore cases on that fern?
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Under the microscope, we can see the tiny spore cases that contain the reproductive cells of the moss.
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The researcher collected samples from various fungi, each displaying distinct spore cases filled with spores.
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During the hike, we observed the spore cases on the undersides of the ferns, indicating their readiness to release spores.
Synonyms
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A part of some fungi and plants that makes and releases spores
A small baglike part on ferns and fungi that holds tiny cells that grow into new plants
A small part in fungi or some plants that makes and holds spores
A part of a plant or fungus that makes tiny spores that grow into new living things
A small club-shaped part of some fungi that makes four spores at its tip
A part of some water ferns that holds and protects spores to make new plants
A closed round structure in some fungi that holds spores until it breaks
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a structure that contains or produces spores' is directly compositional from 'spore' (reproductive cell) + 'case' (a container or covering). This noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern of ‘X case’ meaning ‘a case for X’, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
The noun spore case gives a simple picture: a small natural case or pouch that 'holds' spores on plants or fungi and opens to let them out. That's why it means a small structure that contains or makes spores.