endocarpoid

endocarpoid
/en'doh kahr"poyd/, adj.
(of a lichen) having the fruiting body embedded in the thallus.
[ < NL Endocarp(on) a genus of lichens (see ENDO-, -CARP) + -OID]

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  • endocarpoid — en·do·car·poid …   English syllables

  • endocarpoid — ˌpȯid adjective Etymology: New Latin Endocarpon genus of lichens having the apothecia immersed in the thallus (from end + carpon, from Greek karpon, neuter of karpos carpous) + English oid of lichens : having the apothecia immersed in the… …   Useful english dictionary

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