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partial veil

/ˈpɑːrʃəl veɪl/

Traduction: Fine membrane ou tissu recouvrant les lamelles d'un champignon en développement, qui se déchire ensuite en laissant un anneau sur le pied.

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/ˈpɑːrʃəl veɪl/C1formalscientific
  • frFine membrane ou tissu recouvrant les lamelles d'un champignon en développement, qui se déchire ensuite en laissant un anneau sur le pied.

A thin membrane or tissue that covers the gills of a developing mushroom, later breaking to leave a ring or annulus on the stalk.

  1. Fungal structureC2formal

    A temporary membrane of tissue found in some mushrooms that connects the stem to the cap, protecting the developing gills. It breaks as the mushroom matures, often leaving a ring (annulus) on the stem.

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    • The partial veil is visible in young specimens of the Amanita mushroom.
    • As the mushroom cap expands, the partial veil tears away from the stem.
    • The presence of a partial veil is a key characteristic for identifying certain fungi.