Parietin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parietin is a noun meaning A cortical pigment of some lichens (genus Caloplaca and Xanthoria parietina, also found in roots of curled dock (Rumex crispus), having an orange-yellow colour and antifungal properties.
Meaning
A cortical pigment of some lichens (genus Caloplaca and Xanthoria parietina, also found in roots of curled dock (Rumex crispus), having an orange-yellow colour and antifungal properties.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parietary, parathecium, parelle, phytopigment, phycophaeine, plectenchyma.
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