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Clathraceae

Clathraceae

9.9
A family of soft fungi with net-like bodies that grow mainly in tropical regions
  • noun
  • /klæθˈreɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
: clatráceas
  • The Clathraceae are known for their distinctive, lattice-like fruiting bodies.

Examples

  • Members of the Clathraceae family often emit a strong odor to attract insects.

  • Recent studies have identified several new species within the Clathraceae.

  • The Clathraceae family includes many unique species.

  • Have you ever seen a Clathraceae in the wild?

  • The Clathraceae family of fungi is often found in rainforests where they thrive in moist conditions.

  • Many species of Clathraceae can be identified by their unusual shapes and strong smells.

  • In tropical regions, the Clathraceae play a vital role in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter.

Synonyms

family Clathraceae
vsClathraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of soft mushrooms that look like stinkhorns and have a strong smell

emphasizes occurrence chiefly in tropical regions rather than taxonomic placement

Compounds

family Clathraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of soft mushrooms that look like stinkhorns and have a strong smell

Surface Forms

Clathraceae singular
Clathraceae plural

Morphology

Clathraceae = Clathrus (opaque) = Clathrus + aceae

The name is a specialized taxonomic formation (genus name + the Latin family suffix '-aceae') that is not transparently meaningful to general English learners.

Etymology

Clathraceae comes from the old root clathr- meaning 'lattice' and the family ending -aceae meaning 'family' in plant names. That's why these fungi, which make a cage- or net-like shape, are called Clathraceae.