perichaeth (Meaning)

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perichaeth (n.)

The leafy involucre surrounding the fruit stalk of mosses; perichaetium; perichete.

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The leafy involucre surrounding the fruit stalk of mosses; perichaetium; perichete.

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The mosses' perichaeth enveloped the delicate archegonia, protecting them during fertilization.

The scaly perichaeth of the liverwort served as a shield against harsh environmental conditions.

In a cross-section of a fern gametophyte, the perichaeth can be identified as an outer layer of elongated cells.

The perichaeth of this ancient lycopod displayed an intricate pattern of intertwined and interwoven cells.