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| − | ''' | + | '''jack-in-the-box''' ([[Category:Noun]][[:Category:Noun|noun]], [[Category:No plural]][[:Category:No plural|no plural]]) – an explosive discharge of spores by which the flexible [[endoascus]] becomes separated from the [[exoascus]]. The term "jack-in-the-box" is derived from a children's "surprise" toy: a small box containing a spring-loaded clown named Jack, who shoots out, when the box is opened. |
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Latest revision as of 02:00, 7 December 2005
jack-in-the-box (noun,no plural) – an explosive discharge of spores by which the flexible endoascus becomes separated from the exoascus. The term "jack-in-the-box" is derived from a children's "surprise" toy: a small box containing a spring-loaded clown named Jack, who shoots out, when the box is opened.
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