sporocarp

1. A multicellular structure in which spores are formed, especially in red algae and certain fungi and slime molds.
2. A receptacle containing sporangia, as in the pepperwort.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori or clusters of sporangia
  Synonym: spore case

Sporocarp can refer to any of several structures whose primary function is the production and release of spores.

• Sporocarp (fungi) (also known as fruiting body), a multicellular structure on which spore-producing structures are borne.
• Sporocarp (ferns), specialized spore-producing tissues found on the sporophyte.

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