Hymenophore Explained

A hymenophore refers to the hymenium-bearing structure of a fungal fruiting body.[1] Hymenophores can be smooth surfaces, lamellae, folds, tubes, or teeth. The term was coined by Robert Hooke in 1665.

Notes and References

  1. Hibbett . David S. . Murakami . Shigeyuki . Tsuneda . Akihiko . 1993-05-01 . Hymenophore Development and Evolution in Lentinus . Mycologia . 85 . 3 . 428–443 . 10.1080/00275514.1993.12026294 . 0027-5514.

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