About The Word Ascus
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Ascus
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What's The Definition Of Ascus?
[n] saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ascus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ascus: See Also | ascomycete | ascomycetous fungus | reproductive structure Ascus In Webster's Dictionary \As"cus\, n.; pl. Asci. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a bladder.] (Bot.)
A small membranous bladder or tube in which are inclosed the
seedlike reproductive particles or sporules of lichens and
certain fungi.
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