The plural form of exciple; multiple protective rims or borders found in lichens.
Simple plural of 'exciple,' maintaining the Latin root 'excipere' but adding English plural -s.
When scientists study lichen diversity under a microscope, they look at the shape and color of exciples to identify different species—some are bright orange, others brown or blue-gray.
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