Peridium (Noun)
Meaning
Outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The peridium of the puffball fungus ruptures to release spores into the air.
- In some species of fungi, the peridium is tough and leathery, while in others it is thin and fragile.
- The peridium of the earthstar fungus is made up of several layers of tissue that split open to reveal the spores inside.
- The shape and structure of the peridium can be an important characteristic in identifying different species of fungi.
- When the peridium of a mature morel mushroom begins to break down, the spores are released and can be carried away by the wind.