Question : Differentiate between Apothecium and perithecium

1.	Question : Differentiate between Apothecium and perithecium
Answer» Solution : Apothecium is a CUP or disc-shaped fruiting body in which the asci form a definite hymenium layer on its upper surface and remains exposed. Whereas, perithecium is a rounded or flask-shaped fruiting body, provided with a definite apical OPENING, known as ostiole. The asci are arranged in a parallel MANNER on the FLOOR andthe basal sides of the flask-shaped structure.

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