gasteromycete
/ˌɡæstəroʊˈmaɪsit/
noun
- A type of fungus that produces its spores inside a closed fruiting body, such as a puffball or earthstar.
- The puffball is a common gasteromycete that releases spores when stepped on.
- Gasteromycetes like earthstars are often found in forests after rain.
- The biology class studied a gasteromycete to learn how its spores develop.