sporocarp
IPA: spˈɔroʊkˈɑrp
noun
- (mycology) The structure on a fungus and some algae which houses the spore-producing organs.
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Examples of "sporocarp" in Sentences
- Standing water allows the sporocarp to open and release spores.
- This is regarding your proposal to merge fruiting body into sporocarp.
- Ectomycorrhizal fungal sporocarps are the staple diet of the Northern Bettong.