Sarcosomataceae

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A family of fungi that form dark, tough or jelly-like cups on the forest floor

noun
/sɑrkoʊsəˈmɑːtəˌsiː/

Specialized

: Sarcosomataceae

Researchers discovered a new species belonging to the Sarcosomataceae family in the Pacific Northwest.

Examples

Members of the Sarcosomataceae can be identified by their dark, tough fruiting structures.
Many species of Sarcosomataceae thrive in temperate climates.
The Sarcosomataceae are known for their gelatinous fruiting bodies in forest litter.
The Sarcosomataceae family includes various fascinating fungi.
Researchers discovered a new species belonging to the Sarcosomataceae family in the Pacific Northwest.
Many species of Sarcosomataceae thrive in temperate climates.
Members of the Sarcosomataceae can be identified by their dark, tough fruiting structures.

Surface Forms

Sarcosomataceae singular

Sarcosomataceae plural

Etymology

Sarcosomataceae comes from Greek parts sarco- 'flesh' and -soma 'body', with the family ending -aceae. The name therefore means a 'family of flesh-like bodies', which fits these fungi because they often have dark, fleshy fruiting bodies.