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Hypocreales

Hypocreales

9.9
A group of fungi that make bright, colorful fruiting bodies
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpəˈkriːəliz/
  • Specialized
: Hipocreales
  • The Hypocreales include many fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plants.

Examples

  • Members of the Hypocreales are often studied for their potential in biological control.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Hypocreales order.

  • The Hypocreales order includes many fascinating fungi.

  • Did you know that Hypocreales can be found in various habitats?

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Hypocreales order.

  • The Hypocreales include many fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plants.

  • Members of the Hypocreales are often studied for their potential in biological control.

Synonyms

order Hypocreales
vsHypocreales
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi that includes the family Hypocreaceae

places the order in a larger class and notes bright fruiting bodies

Compounds

order Hypocreales
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi that includes the family Hypocreaceae

Surface Forms

Hypocreales singular
Hypocreales plural

Etymology

Hypocreales comes from the fungus name Hypocrea, which uses Greek parts hypo- ('under') and -krea ('flesh' or 'meat') and likely refers to the soft, fleshy look of these fungi. So, Hypocreales is the group name for fungi that often have bright, soft fruiting bodies.