What does cleistothecium mean?
Cleistothecium means (botany) A closed ascocarp, in some fungi, from which spores are released following decay or disintegration.
Cleistothecium
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Meaning
(botany) A closed ascocarp, in some fungi, from which spores are released following decay or disintegration.
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- cleistothecia
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What is a synonym for cleistothecium?
Common synonyms include cleistocarp.
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