Meaning & use

Trama

noun·Academic

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In mycology, the internal tissue found between the gills or tubes of a mushroom's fruiting body.

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A cross-section of the mushroom cap revealed the pale trama beneath the gills.

Mycologists examine the structure of the trama to help identify certain fungal species.

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A specialized term used almost exclusively in mycology and fungal anatomy.

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