Stipe (mycology) Stipe (mycology) In mycology, a stipe () is the stem or stalk-like feature supporting the cap of a mushroom. Like all tissues of the mushroom other than the hymenium, the stipe is composed of sterile hyphal tissue. In many instances, however, the fertile hymenium extends down the stipe some distance. Fungi that have stipes are said to be stipitate. The evolutionary benefit of a stipe is generally considered to be in mediating spore dispersal. An elevated mushroom will more easily release its spores into wind currents or onto passing animals. Nevertheless, many mushrooms do not have stipes, including cup fungi,
The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder – Part 2 The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder – Part 2 In February 1999, set after the sixth installment, "", a new spate of ferocious murders, that share a disturbing resemblance to the . In the midst of their separate investigations, Mikiya grows increasingly concerned for Shiki's well-being and tries his best to locate the perpetrator in order to protect Shiki from her own impulses. Will his determination save Shiki? In flashbacks it is shown what happened to Mikiya and Shiki in the last part of the second installment "" which led to her being hospitalized as shown in the