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volva

/ˈvɒl.və/

Traduction: Structure en forme de coupe située à la base du pied de certains champignons, comme les champignons de Paris.

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noun

/ˈvɒl.və/C2formalscientific
  • frStructure en forme de coupe située à la base du pied de certains champignons, comme les champignons de Paris.

A cuplike structure found at the base of the stalk of certain fungi, such as mushrooms.

  1. Fungal structureC2formalscientific

    A cup-like or sac-like structure at the base of the stalk of certain fungi, such as mushrooms, often a remnant of the universal veil.

    frvolve (structures fongiques)

    • The mushroom had a prominent volva at the base of its stem.
    • Mycologists often use the presence of a volva to identify Amanita species.
    • The volva can be buried in the soil, making it hard to see.
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