Urnula Craterium (Noun)
Meaning
An urn-shaped discomycete with a nearly black interior.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare urnula craterium was discovered growing in a dark and humid cave, its nearly black interior contrasting with the earthy tones of the surrounding environment.
- In the laboratory, the mycologist carefully examined the urnula craterium under a microscope, marveling at the intricate details of its urn-shaped structure.
- This urnula craterium is also called the 'black pot' due to its inky black coloration of the internal surface of the fungal fruiting body.
- During the field expedition, the researcher spotted a small urnula craterium nestled among the fallen leaves and twigs, its nearly black interior faintly visible in the dappled sunlight.
- After extensive study, the team identified a new strain of the urnula craterium, distinguishable by the faintly purple tint on the rim of its urn-shaped body.