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| − | '''thallus consistency''' (''pl.'' consistencies) – the overall internal appearance and texture of the thallus, especially as related to its response to handling, sectioning, or moistening; reflects anatomical properties (e. g., relative thickness and fragility of the tissues, degree of gelatinization, or amount of inspersion with various kinds of granules); although subjective and relative, it is often a useful characteristic. | + | '''thallus consistency''' ([[Category:Noun]][[:Category:Noun|noun]], ''pl.'' thallus consistencies) – the overall internal appearance and [[texture]] of the [[thallus]], especially as related to its response to handling, sectioning, or moistening; reflects anatomical properties (e. g., relative thickness and fragility of the tissues, degree of gelatinization, or amount of [[inspersion]] with various kinds of granules); although subjective and relative, it is often a useful characteristic. ''Related terms:'' [[cartilaginous layer]], [[chondroid axis]], [[chondroid strand]], [[coriaceous]], [[gelatine]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:00, 7 December 2005
thallus consistency (noun, pl. thallus consistencies) – the overall internal appearance and texture of the thallus, especially as related to its response to handling, sectioning, or moistening; reflects anatomical properties (e. g., relative thickness and fragility of the tissues, degree of gelatinization, or amount of inspersion with various kinds of granules); although subjective and relative, it is often a useful characteristic. Related terms: cartilaginous layer, chondroid axis, chondroid strand, coriaceous, gelatine
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