What is another word for volva?
Pronunciation: [vˈɒlvə] (IPA) 
Volva is a term that has several synonyms, which can be used based on the context of their usage. Some of the common synonyms for volva are cup, peridium, podetium, apothecium, and cleistocarp. Cup refers to a cup-shaped structure that surrounds the fruiting body of certain fungi. Peridium refers to the protective covering of certain fruits, such as truffles and puffballs. Podetium is a stalk-like structure in some lichens that supports the apothecia. Apothecium is a cup-shaped fruiting body found in some fungi. Cleistocarp refers to a fruiting body that is completely enclosed and does not open until it has matured. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in the mycology field.
