hymenium

• Capa de células fértiles que produce esporas en los hongos, contenida en ascas o basidios.

The spore-bearing layer of cells in certain fungi, containing asci or basidia.

plural irregular

1. Spore-producing layerC2formalscientific

   The fertile layer of tissue in certain fungi where spore-producing structures such as asci or basidia are located.

   himenio

   • The hymenium of a mushroom is found on the gills.
   • Microscopic examination revealed the hymenium containing numerous basidia.
   • The hymenium develops as the fungal fruiting body matures.