A layer or covering that spreads over or upon something; in mycology, a layer of fungal tissue.
From Greek 'epi-' (upon) + 'stroma' (layer, bed, or tissue), describing a surface layer that develops on top of underlying material.
Fungi develop these layers to help spores spread and protect themselves—it's nature's way of creating a protective blanket over the fungal colony.
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