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Basidiomycotina

Basidiomycotina

9.9
A group of fungi that includes mushrooms and puffballs
  • noun
  • /bəˌsɪdiəˈmaɪkəˌtiːnə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : basidiomicotina
  • The Basidiomycotina include many common mushrooms and toadstools found in forests around the world.

Examples

  • Puffballs, which belong to the Basidiomycotina, are known for releasing spores when compressed.

  • Researchers study the Basidiomycotina to learn more about fungal diversity and evolution.

  • The Basidiomycotina are known for their diverse fruiting bodies.

  • Many Basidiomycotinas are edible and enjoyed in various cuisines.

  • Puffballs, which belong to the Basidiomycotina, are known for releasing spores when compressed.

  • The Basidiomycotina include many common mushrooms and toadstools found in forests around the world.

  • Researchers study the Basidiomycotina to learn more about fungal diversity and evolution.

Synonyms

Basidiomycota
vsBasidiomycotina
  • Specialized
9.9

A large group of fungi like mushrooms and puffballs that make spores on small club-shaped parts

is the older subdivision name for that same group
basidiomycetous fungi
vsBasidiomycotina
  • Specialized
9.9

A living thing like mushrooms that makes spores on small club-shaped cells

is the older subdivision label for this group
Basidiomycetes
vsBasidiomycotina
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi that includes mushrooms, puffballs, and shelf fungi

refers to the same organisms but uses an older subdivision term

Surface Forms

Basidiomycotina singular
Basidiomycotinas plural

Morphology

Basidiomycotina = Basidiomycota (opaque) = basidio + mycota + ina

Formed by adding the technical taxonomic suffix '-ina' to the technical term 'Basidiomycota'; the formation is specialist and not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Basidiomycotina comes from parts that tell its meaning: basidio- means 'little base' or 'stand' and myco- means 'fungus', while the ending marks a group. So Basidiomycotina is a group of fungi that make their spores on a small 'base' or 'stand', which is why it includes many familiar mushrooms.