Discomycete (Noun)
Meaning
Any fungus that is a member of the subclass Discomycetes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The discomycete fungus was identified as a species of cup fungi that grows on decaying wood.
- Discomycetes are a group of fungi that include morels, cup fungi, and truffles.
- The mycologist spent years studying the unique characteristics of the discomycete fungus found in the forest.
- Discomycete fungi are known for their distinctive cup-shaped or disk-shaped fruiting bodies.
- The classification of the discomycete fungus was revised after further analysis of its DNA sequence.