ascomycetous

[ as-kuh-mahy-see-tuhs ]

adjective

, Mycology.

1. belonging or pertaining to the Ascomycota.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ascomycetous¹

First recorded in 1865–70; ascomycete + -ous

Example Sentences

Passing over the rest of the sporiferous fungi, we find amongst the Ascomycetous group several that are highly esteemed.

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It is a very common and conspicuous Ascomycetous, or cup fungus, growing in clusters on rotten sticks that lie in moist places.

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As is clear from the above, nearly all the lichens are produced by the association of an ascomycetous fungus with algae.

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The so-called Gasterolichens, Trichocoma and Emericella, have been shown to be merely ascomycetous fungi.

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Ergot, the altered grain of rye and other grasses caused by the attack of an ascomycetous fungus called Claviceps purpurea.

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