Definitions

1. noun

A specialized cell found in the bodies of certain insects, such as ants, that is responsible for storing and tending to fungal spores.

“The scientist studied the unique relationship between the mycetocyte and the fungus it stored, revealing a fascinating example of symbiosis.”

2. noun

In some contexts, a mycetocyte is also referred to as a spore sac or a fungus cell.

“The insect’s mycetocyte contained a specialized sac that nurtured the growth of the fungal spores.”