Exciple
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exciple is a noun meaning (lichenology, mycology) The outer part of an apothecium of those ascomycete fungi which have that sort of fructification. Most lichens come into that category.
Meaning
(lichenology, mycology) The outer part of an apothecium of those ascomycete fungi which have that sort of fructification. Most lichens come into that category.
Word Forms
- exciples
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apothecium, epithecium, tholus, scutellum, ascolichen, shield.
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