Metula (pl. Metulae)
Like a pedestal, the metula is a separate structural component of the conidiophore which supports the phialide. This can be seen in such genera as Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Paecilomyces.
Like a pedestal, the metula is a separate structural component of the conidiophore which supports the phialide. This can be seen in such genera as Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Paecilomyces.