discina macrospora
Học thuậtThân thiện
A mycologist carefully examines a discina macrospora growing on the forest floor.
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of fungus: "Discina macrospora" is a specific species of cup fungus belonging to the genus Discina.
- Physical description: It is characterized by a flat or saucer-shaped, brown, fertile body (apothecium) and a short stalk.
- Edibility: It is generally not considered suitable for consumption.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We found several specimens of Discina macrospora growing on the forest floor.
- The key identifying feature of Discina macrospora is its brown, saucer-shaped apothecium.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific context: The name is used in mycological (fungal) taxonomy and field guides.
- The study focused on the spore morphology of Discina macrospora.
Variants and Related Words
- Discina (n): The genus to which this species belongs.
- Cup fungus (n): A common name for fungi in the family , which have a cup-like shape.
- Apothecium (n): The technical term for the spore-producing, cup-shaped fruiting body.
Synonyms
- Brown cup fungus: A descriptive common name.
- Macrospora cup: An informal reference based on the species name.
Notes
- This is a scientific binomial name (Genus + species). It is typically italicized in print.
- It is primarily used in biological and mycological contexts, not in everyday conversation.
A mycologist carefully examines a discina macrospora growing on the forest floor.
Noun
- a discina with a flat or saucer-shaped fertile body that is brown on the upper surface; has a short stalk; not recommended for eating