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Meaning of FRUITING BODY
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
an
organ
specialized
for
producing
spores
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See Also:
acervulus
,
aecium
,
ascocarp
,
basidiocarp
,
plant organ
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
A macroscopic reproductive structure produced by some
fungi
(e.g., mushrooms) and some
bacteria
(e.g., myxobacteria). Fruiting bodies are distinct in size, shape, and coloration for each species.
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