perithelia

/ˌpɛrɪˈθiːliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal fruiting body, especially one that is a ring or an annulus.

“The botanist carefully observed the perithelia of the fungus under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • fruiting body
  • spore case

Antonyms

  • sporophyte
  • vegetative structure