Peziza coccinea

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp: "Peziza coccinea" is the scientific name for a specific species of cup fungus, characterized by its bright red or scarlet color and its distinctive cup-shaped fruiting body (ascocarp).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The forager carefully identified the Peziza coccinea growing on the damp wood.
    • Under the microscope, the spores of Peziza coccinea were clearly visible.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific classification: The name is used in a taxonomic context to precisely identify this species within the genus .
    • Peziza coccinea belongs to the family Pezizaceae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Peziza (n): The genus name, referring to a large group of cup fungi.
  • Ascocarp (n): The cup-shaped fruiting body characteristic of this and other fungi.
  • Scarlet cup (n): A common name sometimes used for .
Synonyms
  • Scarlet cup fungus: A descriptive common name.
  • Red cup fungus: A more general descriptive term.
Notes on Usage
  • The term "Peziza coccinea" is primarily used in scientific, mycological (fungus-related), or specialized naturalist contexts. It is a proper noun (the Latin binomial name) and is typically italicized in writing.
  • It is not used in everyday conversation but is essential for accurate identification in biology.
Noun
  1. a scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp