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ascocarp

/æskəʊkɑːp/ noun · British & US
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What does ascocarp mean?

noun

A fruiting body of certain fungi, typically a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped structure that bears spores.

Example

"The mycologist carefully examined the ascocarp under a microscope to study its internal structure."

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