However, these are now known to be reproductive structures containing spores, the "eggs", or "peridioles", are firmly attached to the inner surface of the fruiting body by an elastic cord of mycelia, which is known as a funiculus.
However, these are now known to be reproductive structures containing spores, the "eggs", or "peridioles", are firmly attached to the inner surface of the fruiting body by an elastic cord of mycelia. Mycelia is known as a funiculus.