ascomycete

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/ˌæskəˈmaɪˌsiːt/

noun
A type of fungus that makes spores inside sacs

ascomycete in a sentence

  • “Yeast is a common ascomycete.”
  • “The ascomycete spore sac burst open, dispersing spores into the damp air.”
  • “Truffle fungi, an ascomycete, produce spores inside tiny sac structures.”

What does “ascomycete” mean?

ascomycete (noun) means a type of fungus that makes spores inside sacs. It is pronounced /ˌæskəˈmaɪˌsiːt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "ascomycete" mean?
ascomycete (noun) means: A type of fungus that makes spores inside sacs
How do you pronounce "ascomycete"?
"ascomycete" is pronounced /ˌæskəˈmaɪˌsiːt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "ascomycete" in a sentence?
Here is "ascomycete" used in a sentence: Yeast is a common ascomycete.

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