apothecium

Noun

A type of fungal fruiting body characterized by an open, often cup-shaped structure.

ریشه

From the Greek 'apo-', meaning 'away from', and 'theca', meaning 'case'.

مثال

• The apothecium was clearly visible on the fungus.
• The lichen had a distinctive apothecium.
• The apothecium was ripe and ready to release spores.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Visible apothecium Distinctive apothecium Ripe apothecium Key apothecium