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Discina

Discina \Dis*ci"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. discus disk, Gr. ?.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of Branchiopoda, having a disklike shell, attached by one valve, which is perforated by the peduncle.

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discina

n. (context zoology English) Any member of the branchiopod genus (taxlink Discina genus).

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discina

n. any fungus of the genus Discina

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Discina (fungus)

Discina is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the false morels of the genus Gyromitra. There are about 20 species in the genus. They bear dish- or cup-shaped fruit bodies. The best known member is the pig ear ( D. perlata), which is deemed edible after thorough cooking, although is viewed with suspicion given its relation to the highly toxic false morels.

Discina

Discina may refer to:

  • Discina (fungus), a genus of ascomycete fungi
  • Discina (brachiopod), an extinct brachiopod genus in the family Discinidae
Discina (brachiopod)

Discina is a brachiopod genus in the family Discinidae. It is an inarticulate form present in the Carboniferous.