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Cleistocarp.
Cleistocarp - as a noun
Closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially aspergillaceae and erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cleistotheciumExample Sentences
"The cleistocarp is a closed fruiting body that does not open to release spores."
"Some mushrooms produce cleistocarps as a means of reproduction."
"The cleistocarp of the fungus remains hidden underground until maturity."
"The spores of cleistocarps are typically released within the closed structure."
"The cleistocarp is an important adaptive feature of many fungal species."
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