apothecium (Meaning)
Wordnet
apothecium (n)
a cuplike ascocarp in many lichens and ascomycetous fungi
Webster
apothecium (n.)
The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of apothecium
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apothecium Sentence Examples
- The apothecium, a cup-shaped fungal structure, housed the reproductive cells of the lichen.
- Researchers examined the apothecium closely to understand the spore-releasing mechanism in fungi.
- The botanist carefully dissected the lichen specimen, revealing the hidden apothecium within.
- Microscopic analysis of the apothecium structure allowed scientists to identify specific fungal species.
- The mature apothecium released countless spores into the air, aiding in the fungal life cycle.
- In the laboratory, scientists studied the development of the apothecium to unlock secrets of fungal reproduction.
- Lichen enthusiasts often document the diversity of apothecium shapes and colors in their field notebooks.
- The intricate patterns on the surface of the apothecium were a key feature in the taxonomy of lichen-forming fungi.
- The apothecium's role as a reproductive organ highlights its significance in the life cycle of certain fungi.
- The field guide provided detailed illustrations to help amateur naturalists recognize different lichen species based on the characteristics of their apothecia.
FAQs About the word apothecium
a cuplike ascocarp in many lichens and ascomycetous fungiThe ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes.
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No antonyms found.
The apothecium, a cup-shaped fungal structure, housed the reproductive cells of the lichen.
Researchers examined the apothecium closely to understand the spore-releasing mechanism in fungi.
The botanist carefully dissected the lichen specimen, revealing the hidden apothecium within.
Microscopic analysis of the apothecium structure allowed scientists to identify specific fungal species.
