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Astreus

Astreus

9.9
A fungus that makes round bodies with star-shaped outer parts
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Astreus
  • The unique fruiting bodies of Astreus species resemble earthstars but are not closely related.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the genus Astreus in Southeast Asia.

  • I discovered an Astreus specimen during my hike.

  • Mycologists often study Astreus to understand fungal evolution in the Geastraceae family.

  • The Astreus fungi can be found in wooded areas.

  • Mycologists often study Astreus to understand fungal evolution in the Geastraceae family.

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the genus Astreus in Southeast Asia.

  • The unique fruiting bodies of Astreus species resemble earthstars but are not closely related.

Compounds

Astreus hygrometricus
  • Specialized
9.9

A fungus that grows in sandy soil with a star-shaped body and pale spore centre

Surface Forms

Astreus singular
Astreus plural

Etymology

Astreus comes from an old Greek root astr- meaning 'star', the same root in astronomy. That's why this genus of fungi is named Astreus: their fruiting bodies open into a star-like shape, so the name helps you remember their 'earthstar' appearance.