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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

fungus go
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter

ascomycete, ascomycetous fungus go
any fungus of the class Ascomycetes (or subdivision Ascomycota) in which the spores are formed inside an ascus

discomycete, cup fungus
any fungus that is a member of the subclass Discomycetes

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Leotia lubrica go
a discomycete that develops in clusters of slippery rubbery gelatinous fruiting bodies that are dingy yellow to tan in color
Mitrula elegans go
a discomycete that is 3-8 cm high with an orange to yellow fertile portion and white or pinkish stalks often half in and half out of the water
Sarcoscypha coccinea, scarlet cup go
a discomycete that is a harbinger of spring
Caloscypha fulgens go
an early spring variety of discomycete with yellow to orange yellow lining of the cup
Aleuria aurantia, orange peel fungus go
a discomycete with bright orange cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting bodies and pale orange exteriors
Peziza domicilina go
a discomycetous fungus of the genus Peziza
fairy cup, blood cup, Peziza coccinea go
a scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp
Urnula craterium, urn fungus go
an urn-shaped discomycete with a nearly black interior
Galiella rufa go
the cup-shaped fruiting body of this discomycete has a jellylike interior and a short stalk
Jafnea semitosta go
the fruiting bodies of this discomycete have a firm texture and long retain their cup shape