Discomycetous

/ˌdɪskɔːmaɪˈsiːtəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of discomycetes; having the properties or structure of disk-shaped fungi.

Etymology

From 'discomycete' + -ous suffix (from Latin -osus). Adjective form used to describe fungi or structures that belong to this fungal group.

Kelly Says

In mycology, adding '-ous' to fungal names creates adjectives for describing characteristics—'discomycetous fruiting bodies' tells you exactly what to look for when hunting fungi in a forest.

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