eucarpic

adjective

eu·​car·​pic
(ˈ)yü¦kärpik
1
: having only part of the thallus transformed into a fruiting body or sporangium
eucarpic algae
eucarpic fungi
2
: gaining nourishment by means of haustoria or rhizoids compare holocarpic

Word History

Etymology

eu- + -carpic

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“Eucarpic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucarpic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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