Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hymenial
Adjective
/haɪˈmiː.ni.əl/
Definition
Relating to or resembling a hymenium.
Examples
- The hymenial layer of the mushroom is responsible for its reproductive function.
- In certain species, the hymenial surface might exhibit different colors at maturity.
- Botanists often study the hymenial characteristics for classification purposes.
Meaning
Hymenial pertains to the hymenium, which is the layer of tissue that produces spores in fungi, particularly found in mushrooms.
Synonyms
- spore-producing
- fungal
- mycological
