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Nidulariales

Nidulariales

9.9
A group of fungi with small cup-like parts that look like bird's nests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Nidulariales
  • The Nidulariales are known for their unique bird's nest-like fruiting bodies.

Examples

  • Both the Nidulariaceae and Sphaerobolaceae families are classified under the Nidulariales.

  • Researchers are studying the dispersal mechanisms of fungi in the Nidulariales order.

  • The Nidulariales are fascinating fungi.

  • Many scientists study Nidulariales for their unique structures.

  • Researchers are studying the dispersal mechanisms of fungi in the Nidulariales order.

  • Both the Nidulariaceae and Sphaerobolaceae families are classified under the Nidulariales.

  • The Nidulariales are known for their unique bird's nest-like fruiting bodies.

Synonyms

order Nidulariales
vsNidulariales
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related fungi that includes bird's nest fungi

is the same group described without stating its small size

Compounds

order Nidulariales
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related fungi that includes bird's nest fungi

Surface Forms

Nidulariales singular
Nidularialess singular
Nidulariales plural

Etymology

Nidulariales comes from the Latin root nidus meaning 'nest', plus the ending -ales that marks a 'group'. A helpful image is a small bird's nest, because these fungi make little nest-like cups, so the name describes their shape.