ascosporous

/æskəˈspɔrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or having asci, especially in the context of fungi.

“The ascosporous fungi in the forest played a vital role in decomposition.”

2. adjective

Producing spores in asci, especially in the context of fungi.

“Some species of fungi are ascosporous, reproducing in a unique manner.”

Synonyms

  • asciic
  • sporangial

Antonyms

  • basidiosporous
  • conidial