perithecium (Meaning)
Wordnet
perithecium (n)
flask-shaped ascocarp
Webster
perithecium (n.)
An organ in certain fungi and lichens, surrounding and enveloping the masses of fructification.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perithecium
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perithecium Sentence Examples
- The fungus produced numerous perithecia, each containing thousands of ascospores.
- The perithecium was covered in a thick layer of setae, providing protection from environmental conditions.
- The perithecia were arranged in concentric circles on the host plant, forming a distinctive pattern.
- The perithecia contained a dark-colored mass of hyphae and asci.
- The perithecia opened at the top, releasing ascospores into the air.
- The perithecia were found on decaying leaves and stems of various plant species.
- The fungus's ability to produce perithecia on multiple hosts contributed to its widespread distribution.
- The perithecia were valuable in the identification of the fungal species.
- The perithecia showed signs of weathering and deterioration, indicating the age of the infection.
- Researchers collected perithecia from infected plants for further study under laboratory conditions.
FAQs About the word perithecium
flask-shaped ascocarpAn organ in certain fungi and lichens, surrounding and enveloping the masses of fructification.
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The fungus produced numerous perithecia, each containing thousands of ascospores.
The perithecium was covered in a thick layer of setae, providing protection from environmental conditions.
The perithecia were arranged in concentric circles on the host plant, forming a distinctive pattern.
The perithecia contained a dark-colored mass of hyphae and asci.
