Definitions

1. noun

A narrow or slender branch of a thallus in algae, or a thin joint or connection between two parts of a thallus.

“The researcher studied the coenosarc of the red alga to understand its growth patterns.”

2. noun

A narrow or slender part of a thallus in fungi, especially in the Ascomycota, connecting adjacent parts of the thallus.

“The scientist examined the coenosarc of the fungus to identify its species.”