Organisms

Cyathus

A genus of saprophytic fungi in the family Nidulariaceae. They look like small bird's nests complete with eggs. The eggs are small capsules known as peridioles, which contain the spores.

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Abstract

A genus of saprophytic fungi in the family Nidulariaceae. They look like small bird's nests complete with eggs. The eggs are small capsules known as peridioles, which contain the spores.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Basidiomycota (1971-2008)

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  1. B01w.300w.179w.100w.215w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cyathus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055365. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055365
  2. Cyathus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyathus
  3. Cyathus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1580329