ascomycete; sac fungus
A biological term for fungi of the phylum Ascomycota, characterized by producing spores in sac-like structures called asci. Used in scientific contexts.
Ascomycetes are a large group that includes yeasts, molds, and truffles.
Standard kanji spelling for the biological term.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, sometimes used when the character 嚢 is difficult to read or write.
From 子嚢 (しのう, 'ascus') + 菌 (きん, 'fungus'). The term is a direct calque of the scientific name Ascomycota.