hypothallus

Noun

Meaning

hypothallus (plural hypothalli)

(botany) The outgrowth of hyphae from under the margin of the thallus of a crustose lichen, connecting the island-like areoles into a single lichen.

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Related terms

hypothallial hypothallic

Close letter words and terms

hypothalamus-targeted hypothallial hypothallic hypothamnolic acid hypothec hypothec deed