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sporocarp
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spo·ro·carp  (spôr-kärp, spr-)
n.
1. A multicellular structure in which spores are formed, especially in red algae and certain fungi and slime molds.
2. A receptacle containing sporangia, as in the pepperwort.
sporocarp [ˈspɔːrəʊˌkɑːp ˈspɒ-]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the spore-producing structure in certain algae, lichens, and fungi
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Noun1.sporocarp - specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori or clusters of sporangiasporocarp - specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori or clusters of sporangia
spore case
reproductive structure - the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction
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MARSILEACEAE Mirbel MARSILEA Linnaeus Water-clover Aquatic or amphibious, stems creeping with adventitious roots from nodes and internodes; leaves heteromorphic (photosynthetic and fertile), petioles filiform, blades palmately divided into 4 pinnae; sporocarps horizontal to strongly ascending near base of petioles.
Pteridophytes of southeast Alabama: Dichotomous keys, illustrations ... by Woods, Michael; Diamond, Alvin R., Jr / Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science
A recent study has reported that the ethylacetate extract of the sporocarps of Phellinus rimosus (Berk.
Putrescine-1,4-dicinnamide from Pholiota spumosa (Basidiomycetes) ... by Russo, A.; Piovano, M.; Clericuzio, M.; Lombardo, L.; Tabasso, S.; Chamy, M.C.; Vidari, G.; Cardile, / Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
granulatus sporocarps (fruit) confirmed the high nitrogen levels, but found that most was stored in the totally indigestible spores or otherwise protected by the relatively indigestible cell walls of the peridium (outer shell).
Fungi, fast food of the forest by Bennett, Bryony / Ecos
 
 
 
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