omostegite

/ɒmɒstiːˈɡaɪt/ (om-oh-STEE-ate)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of spore-bearing organ found in fungi, particularly in the Ascomycota phylum.

“The mycologist studied the omostegite of the rare fungus species.”

Synonyms

  • ascus
  • spore-bearing organ

Antonyms

  • haustorium
  • non-spore-bearing organ