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Thallus vs Scutellum - What's the difference?

thallus | scutellum |


As nouns the difference between thallus and scutellum

is that thallus is (botany) an undifferentiated plant body, such as in algae while scutellum is any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc.

Apothecium vs Scutellum - What's the difference?

apothecium | scutellum |


In lichenology terms the difference between apothecium and scutellum

is that apothecium is the ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes while scutellum is a rounded apothecium having an elevated rim formed of the proper thallus, the fructification of certain lichens.

Shield vs Scutellum - What's the difference?

shield | scutellum |


In lichenology terms the difference between shield and scutellum

is that shield is in lichens, a hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci while scutellum is a rounded apothecium having an elevated rim formed of the proper thallus, the fructification of certain lichens.

As nouns the difference between shield and scutellum

is that shield is anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection while scutellum is any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc.

As a verb shield

is to protect, to defend.

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