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Oligoporus

Oligoporus

9.9
A group of fungi that grow on wood and form flat bodies with many small holes
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Oligoporus
  • The genus Oligoporus is known for its wood-decaying species found in temperate forests.

Examples

  • Several Oligoporus fungi are studied for their potential role in forest ecosystems.

  • I found an Oligoporus specimen growing on the fallen tree.

  • Researchers identified a new species in the Oligoporus genus on decaying birch trees.

  • The Oligoporus fungi are known for their unique pore structures.

  • Researchers identified a new species in the Oligoporus genus on decaying birch trees.

  • The genus Oligoporus is known for its wood-decaying species found in temperate forests.

  • I found an Oligoporus specimen growing on the fallen tree.

Compounds

Oligoporus leucospongia
  • Specialized
9.9

A soft white fungus that grows on fallen pine logs in high mountain forests

Surface Forms

Oligoporus singular
Oligopori plural

Etymology

Oligoporus comes from Greek parts oligo- meaning 'few' and porus meaning 'pore' or 'hole', so the name describes fungi that have only a few small pores on the visible part of their bodies and often grow on wood.