Excipule

/ˈɛksɪpjuːl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of excipula; a cup-shaped fungal structure that bears or contains reproductive spores.

Etymology

Alternate spelling of 'excipula,' from the same Latin 'excipere' root, representing different historical spelling conventions in scientific nomenclature.

Kelly Says

You'll see both 'excipule' and 'excipula' in old scientific papers because Latin terminology wasn't completely standardized until the 20th century—scientists had different preferences!

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