larvaria

/lɑrvəˈriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine sponge, or a genus of sponges.

“The marine biologist studied the unique properties of the larvaria in the ocean.”

2. noun

In the context of fungi, a type of spore or a stage in the life cycle of a fungus.

“The mycologist examined the larvaria of the fungus to understand its growth patterns.”

Synonyms

  • fungus spore
  • marine sponge

Antonyms

  • adult sponge
  • mature fungus