Discomycetes (Noun)
Meaning
A large and taxonomically difficult group of Ascomycetes in which the fleshy fruiting body is disklike or cup-shaped.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The kingdom of fungi is incredibly diverse, with species ranging from the familiar discomycetes to the lesser-known chytrids.
- Some mushrooms, like the discomycetes, don't have a typical cap and stem; instead, they've evolved to resemble little cups or saucers.
- Fungi experts point to the discomycetes as an excellent example of a group whose classification has undergone significant changes over the years.
- Studies of discomycetes have contributed significantly to the broader understanding of spore formation and the overall evolution of ascomycetes.
- In certain forests, discomycetes are a common sight, particularly after periods of heavy rainfall that bring them out in large numbers.