Discoid, disc-like, an open rounded apothecium, [156].

Discolichens, in which the fructification is an apothecium, [160 et seq.]

Dual hypothesis, the theory of two organisms present in the lichen thallus, [27 et seq.]

Effigurate, having a distinct form or figure; [cf. placodioid], [80], [201].

Endobasidial, Steiner’s term for sporophore with a secondary sporiferous branch, [200].

Endogenous, produced internally, as spores in an ascus, [179]; [see also under thallus].

Endolithic, embedded in the rock, [75].

Endosaprophytism, term used by Elenkin for destruction of the algal contents by enzymes of the fungus, [36].

Entire, term applied to the perithecium when completely surrounded by an outer wall, [159].