Ascus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæskəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ascus is a noun meaning (mycology) A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.
Meaning
(mycology) A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.
Example Sentences
The one important character which distinguishes the Ascomycetes from all other fungi is the ascus (plural, asci). This is a sac-like structure in which ascospores are formed following karyogamy and meiosis.
Word Forms
- asci
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spored, paraphysis, ascomycete, ascospore, ascogonium, ascocarp.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.