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 |
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 |
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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