Basidiocarp
Basidiocarp
Basidiocarp (pronunciation: /bəˈsɪdiəʊkɑːp/) is a term used in Mycology, the study of fungi, to describe the spore-producing structure found in Basidiomycetes, a large class of fungi.
Etymology
The term "Basidiocarp" is derived from two Greek words: "basidion," which means little pedestal, and "carpos," which means fruit. This term accurately describes the structure and function of the basidiocarp as a fruiting body that supports the production and release of spores.
Definition
A Basidiocarp is the multicellular structure on which the spore-producing basidia are borne in the fungi phylum Basidiomycota. Basidiocarps are characteristic of the "higher" fungi, including mushrooms, puffballs, and shelf fungi. They are the macroscopic fruiting bodies that are commonly referred to as mushrooms and are the means of sexual reproduction for these fungi.
Related Terms
- Basidium: The microscopic, typically club-shaped, spore-bearing structure produced by Basidiomycetes.
- Hypha: The branching filamentous structure of a fungus, which collectively form the mycelium.
- Mycelium: The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments (hyphae).
- Spore: A minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basidiocarp
- Wikipedia's article - Basidiocarp
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