asci

[ as-ahy ]

/ ˈæs aɪ /

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noun

plural of ascus.

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Words nearby asci

Ascham, aschelminth, Aschelminthes, Aschheim-Zondek test, Aschoff body, asci, ascidian, ascidium, ascigerous, ASCII, ascites

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The asci and paraphyses are very minute, but do not differ essentially in structure from those of Parmelia.
An Elementary Text-book of the Microscope|John William Griffith
The mucilage forms itself almost at the same time as the paraphyses, and previous to the formation of the asci.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses|Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
The asci are always present, the paraphyses are sometimes rare, and the mucilage in many cases seems to be entirely wanting.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses|Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
The asci appear first at the base of the paraphyses, under the form of oblong cells, filled with colourless protoplasm.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses|Mordecai Cubitt Cooke

It is probable that the asci belonged to some species of Hypomyces, a genus of parasitic Sphæriaceous fungi.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses|Mordecai Cubitt Cooke

British Dictionary definitions for asci

asci

/ (ˈæsaɪ, ˈæskaɪ) /

noun

the plural of ascus

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