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Clavariaceae

Clavariaceae

9.9
A group of mushrooms with branched, coral-like bodies that grow in forests
  • noun
  • /kləˌværiˈeɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Clavariaceae family includes many colorful species of coral fungi found in forests.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Clavariaceae during their field study.

  • Members of the Clavariaceae are often mistaken for underwater coral due to their appearance.

  • Look at that Clavariaceae growing near the tree!

  • The Clavariaceae family includes many unique species.

  • The Clavariaceae family includes many colorful species of coral fungi that thrive in damp forest environments.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Clavariaceae while exploring a remote woodland area.

  • Members of the Clavariaceae are often mistaken for underwater coral due to their branched, coral-like appearance.

Surface Forms

Clavariaceae singular
Clavariaceae plural

Etymology

Clavariaceae comes from the Latin clava, meaning 'club', plus the scientific ending -aceae meaning 'family'. Many of these fungi look like small clubs or like branches of coral, so the name helps you remember they are a 'family of club- or coral-like fungi'.