angiocarpian
|an-gi-o-car-pi-an|
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/ˌændʒioʊˈkɑːrpiən/
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/ˌandʒiəˈkɑːpiən/
enclosed fruiting body (in fungi)
Etymology
'angiocarpian' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit', with the suffix '-ian' indicating relation.
'angiocarpian' was formed in modern scientific English from the Greek roots 'angeion' and 'karpos', following the pattern of botanical and mycological terminology.
Initially, it meant 'relating to or being a fungus with spores enclosed in a fruiting body', and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fungus that belongs to the group of angiocarpous fungi, characterized by having spores enclosed within a fruiting body.
An angiocarpian can be distinguished from other fungi by its enclosed spores.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of angiocarpous fungi, which have their spores enclosed within a fruiting body until maturity.
The angiocarpian structure protects the spores until they are ready for release.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 14:51