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Noun: ascus (asci)  as-kus
  1. Saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes

Derived forms: asci

Type of: reproductive structure

Part of: ascomycete, ascomycetous fungus

Encyclopedia: Ascus

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