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Dacrymyces

Dacrymyces

9.9
A group of small jelly-like fungi that grow on dead wood
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Dacrymyces
  • The fruiting bodies of Dacrymyces are often found on decaying wood.

Examples

  • Researchers have discovered a new species within the genus Dacrymyces.

  • Mycologists study Dacrymyces to understand fungal diversity in forest ecosystems.

  • The Dacrymyces fungi are fascinating to study.

  • Many researchers focus on Dacrymyces for its unique properties.

  • Mycologists study Dacrymyces to understand fungal diversity in forest ecosystems.

  • Researchers have discovered a new species within the genus Dacrymyces.

  • The fruiting bodies of Dacrymyces are often found on decaying wood.

Surface Forms

Dacrymyces singular
Dacrymyceses plural

Morphology

Dacrymyces = dacry + myces

A Latinized scientific genus name composed of classical combining forms; the components are not productive standalone English words and the term is not transparently meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

Dacrymyces comes from Greek parts dacry- meaning 'tear' and -myces meaning 'fungus', because these fungi often look like small, jelly-like drops on dead wood. So, the name helps you remember it is a group of fungi that look like little tears.