cleistothecia

[klahy-stuh-thee-see-uh]

cleistothecia Definition

a type of closed fruiting body produced by some fungi, containing asci and ascospores.

Using cleistothecia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cleistothecia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Cleistothecia are found in some species of Ascomycota fungi.

  • Example

    The cleistothecia of Erysiphe cichoracearum are spherical and contain many asci.

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Summary: cleistothecia in Brief

The term 'cleistothecia' [klahy-stuh-thee-see-uh] refers to a type of closed fruiting body produced by some fungi, containing asci and ascospores. It is commonly found in some species of Ascomycota fungi.