partial veil

partial veil
A veil which covers the mushroom gills from the edge of the cap to the stem.

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  • Partial veil — is a mycological term which describes a structure of some mushrooms which protects the developing gills or other spore producing surface. A partial veil, in contrast to a universal veil, is attached to the stipe (stalk) and edge of the pileus… …   Wikipedia

  • partial veil — noun membrane of the young sporophore of various mushrooms extending from the margin of the cap to the stem and is ruptured by growth; represented in mature mushroom by an annulus around the stem and sometimes a cortina on the margin of the cap • …   Useful english dictionary

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  • universal veil — noun membrane initially completely investing the young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth; represented in the mature mushroom by a volva around lower part of stem and scales on upper surface of the cap • Hypernyms: ↑veil,… …   Useful english dictionary

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