mycomycete

/maɪˌkɒmɪˈsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A fungus belonging to the phylum Ascomycota, typically characterized by the presence of a fruiting body called an ascocarp.

“The researcher spent years studying mycomycetes in the tropical rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • ascomycete
  • fungus

Antonyms

  • bacterium
  • virus