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Sclerodermataceae

Sclerodermataceae

9.9
A group of fungi like earthballs that have a single thin outer skin
  • noun
  • /ˌsklɛrəˈdɜrmətəˌsi/
  • Specialized
: Sclerodermataceae
  • The unique structure of the peridium distinguishes members of the Sclerodermataceae from puffballs and other fungi.

Examples

  • Several species in the Sclerodermataceae family are known for producing earthball fungi in forests.

  • The Sclerodermataceae family contains several earthball species that contribute to nutrient cycling in forests.

  • Research on Sclerodermataceae helps mycologists better understand fungal diversity in temperate ecosystems.

  • The Sclerodermataceae family includes various species of earthballs.

  • Did you know that Sclerodermataceae fungi are commonly found in forested areas?

  • Mycologists study the Sclerodermataceae family to learn more about earthball fungi and their role in the ecosystem.

  • Many fungi in the Sclerodermataceae family feature a distinctive single-layered peridium.

Synonyms

family Sclerodermataceae
vsSclerodermataceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi with tough outer skins that make round earthballs

has identical meaning but omits the word for the taxonomic rank

Surface Forms

Sclerodermataceae singular
Sclerodermataceae plural

Morphology

Sclerodermataceae = Scleroderma (opaque) = sclero + dermat + aceae

The form is a Latinized taxonomic family name built from a genus stem plus '-aceae', which is specialized and not transparently meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

Sclerodermataceae comes from the Greek parts sclero- 'hard' and derma 'skin', plus the ending -aceae that means a family. So the name points to a 'family' of fungi with a tough outer 'skin', which fits earthballs and other species with a hard shell.