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
Dictionary Entries Near eucarpic
Cite this Entry
“Eucarpic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucarpic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share