asci

[ as-ahy ]

noun

1. plural of ascus.

asci

/ ˈæskaɪ; ˈæsaɪ /

noun

1. the plural of ascus

Example Sentences

The asci and paraphyses are very minute, but do not differ essentially in structure from those of Parmelia.

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The mucilage forms itself almost at the same time as the paraphyses, and previous to the formation of the asci.

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The asci are always present, the paraphyses are sometimes rare, and the mucilage in many cases seems to be entirely wanting.

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The asci appear first at the base of the paraphyses, under the form of oblong cells, filled with colourless protoplasm.

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It is probable that the asci belonged to some species of Hypomyces, a genus of parasitic Sphæriaceous fungi.

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