spore fruit
nounBotany, Mycology.
a spore-bearing structure, as an ascoscarp; sporocarp.
Origin of spore fruit
1First recorded in 1855–60
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How to use spore fruit in a sentence
The mildews may be divided into two genera: Podosphæra, with a single ascus in the spore fruit; and Erysiphe, with two or more.
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany | Douglas Houghton CampbellBy crushing the ripe spore fruit, these spores still enclosed in the mother cell (ascus) may be forced out (Fig. 39, H).
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany | Douglas Houghton CampbellThe earth stars (Geaster) have a double covering to the spore fruit, the outer one splitting at maturity into strips (Fig. 49, B).
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany | Douglas Houghton CampbellThe part visible is the spore fruit (Fig. 43, A), of a light brownish color, and about as big as a pin-head.
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany | Douglas Houghton CampbellThe spore fruit is more highly developed than in the liverworts, but never contains elaters.
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany | Douglas Houghton Campbell
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