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peridium

/pəˈrɪd.i.əm/

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noun

/pəˈrɪd.i.əm/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее внешний защитный слой или оболочку спороносной структуры (плодового тела) у многих видов грибов.

A noun referring to the outer protective layer or covering of the spore-bearing structure (fruiting body) in many types of fungi.

  1. Outer covering of a fungal fruiting bodyC2formalscientific

    The outer protective layer or wall that encloses the spore-bearing structure (gleba) in certain fungi, such as puffballs and earthstars.

    ruВнешняя оболочка плодового тела гриба

    • The peridium of the puffball splits open to release the spores.
    • In earthstars, the outer peridium splits into star-like rays.
    • The peridium can be single or multi-layered, depending on the species.
Forms
  • peridia plural form
  • peridia's possessive plural form
  • peridium's possessive singular form