ascogenous

/ˌæskəˈdʒɛnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or developing ascospores, especially in fungi.

“The scientist studied the ascogenous hyphae of the fungus.”

2. noun

A fungus that is ascogenous.

“The ascogenous fungi in the forest were identified by the researcher.”

Synonyms

  • ascosporous
  • sporulating

Antonyms

  • non-ascogenous
  • non-sporulating