What does apothecia mean?
The spore-bearing organ of a fungus, especially a lichen, typically a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped structure. In botany, the spore-bearing organ of a fungus, especially a lichen, typically a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped structure.
Example
"The apothecia of the lichen grew on the tree trunk, releasing spores into the air."
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