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Corticium

Corticium

9.9
A group of fungi that form flat, smooth patches, some that attack wood or crops
  • noun
  • /kɔːrˈtɪʃiəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The fungus Corticium can cause significant disease in agricultural crops.

Examples

  • Some species within the genus Corticium are notorious for their destructive impact on trees.

  • A specimen of Corticium was discovered growing on decaying wood in the forest.

  • The Corticium fungus is often found on decaying wood.

  • Many species of Corticium can affect crop yields.

  • A specimen of Corticium was discovered growing on decaying wood in the forest.

  • Some species within the genus Corticium are notorious for their destructive impact on trees.

  • The fungus Corticium can cause significant disease in agricultural crops.

Compounds

Corticium solani
  • Specialized
9.9

A fungus that causes rot at the base of lettuce and other plants

Surface Forms

Corticium singular
Corticiums plural

Etymology

Corticium comes from the Latin cortex, meaning 'bark' or 'rind'. Think of these fungi as a thin skin or coat on wood — that's why Corticium names fungi that form smooth layers on tree bark and can damage trees or crops.