Peridium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peridium is a noun meaning (mycology) The outer layer that covers the spore-bearing organ in many fungi.
Meaning
(mycology) The outer layer that covers the spore-bearing organ in many fungi.
Word Forms
- peridia
- peridiums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peridiole, peridermium, perisporium, pseudoperidium, perine, pyrenium.
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