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perithecium

 

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Noun perithecium has 1 sense
  1. perithecium - flask-shaped ascocarp
    --1 is a kind of
    ascocarp

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Term: Perithecium

Definition:

A perithecium is a small, flask-shaped, rounded or elongated structure found in certain fungi. It contains numerous asci (sac-like structures) that produce spores.

Sample Sentences:

  • The perithecium of this fungus is responsible for the dispersal of its spores.
  • Under the microscope, we observed the mature perithecium releasing its spores.
  • The perithecium of the fungus is positioned to optimize spore dispersion.

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