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Definition of Perithecia
1. perithecium [n] - See also: perithecium
Lexicographical Neighbors of Perithecia
Literary usage of Perithecia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1900)
"The perithecia were abundant on all these specimens, so there seemed little doubt
but that the Nectria was the cause of the diseased condition. ..."
2. Moulds, Mildews, and Mushrooms: A Guide to the Systematic Study of the Fungi by Lucien Marcus Underwood (1899)
"Walls of the perithecia thin and membranous ; asci soon disappearing. 3. ...
perithecia always superficial, with copious tufts of hair at the mouth. ..."
3. A Text-book of Mycology and Plant Pathology by John William Harshberger (1917)
"Asci (of mature perithecia) not containing spores on living host plant. ...
perithecia 52 to 60^ in diameter; asci three, 48 to 50 by 28 to 36^. 8 trina. ..."
4. Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club by Torrey Botanical Club (1902)
"Asci more than 30, perithecia very large, 215-320" in diameter. ... perithecia
120-138 it in diameter, appendages 35-60, mycelium persistent, ..."
5. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1882)
"56 ¡i. diam. on large yellow spots with an indefinite border; spores Phyllosticta
io/ani E. and M.—Spots light-brown, border a little darker; perithecia ..."
6. Handbook of British Fungi: With Full Descriptions of All the Species, and by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke (1871)
"The perithecia are elongated, sometimes branched, or, ... perithecia confluent,
opening by ... perithecia labiate, opening longitudinally - - Hysterium. ..."
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