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Pyrenocarpeae

plural noun
Py·re·no·car·pe·ae

Definition of Pyrenocarpeae 

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: a group of lichens comprising those whose fruiting body is closed — compare gymnocarpeae

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History and Etymology for Pyrenocarpeae

New Latin, from pyren- + -carpeae (from -carpus -carpous)

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