sporocarp

IPA: spˈɔroʊkˈɑrp

(mycology) The structure on a fungus and some algae which houses the spore-producing organs.

Examples of "sporocarp" in Sentences

The sporocarps of certain fungi can release millions of spores into the air
The sporocarp of the mushroom is the visible fruiting body that contains the spores
Scientists study the development and formation of sporocarps to better understand fungal reproduction
The sporocarps of some fungi can be large and colorful, attracting insects to help disperse the spores
The mature sporocarp can be carefully examined under a microscope to observe the individual spores