tubulifera

/ˌtuːbjʊˈlaɪfərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A division of fungi containing the ascomycetous fungi that produce ascospores in tubes or elongated cells.

“The mycologist studied the properties of fungi in the division Tubulifera.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by the production of ascospores in tubes or elongated cells.

“The tubulifera fungi were found to have unique growth patterns in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • ascostomata
  • tubulate

Antonyms

  • sessile