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Tulestoma

Tulestoma

9.9
A round fungus with a stalk that releases spores
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The characteristic stalk of Tulestoma distinguishes it from other puffball fungi.

Examples

  • Mycologists study Tulestoma to learn more about fungal diversity.

  • Scientists discovered several Tulestoma species growing in sandy soils in the desert.

  • Look at that Tulestoma!

  • The Tulestoma species can be found in various forests.

  • Mycologists study Tulestoma to learn more about fungal diversity.

  • The characteristic stalk of Tulestoma distinguishes it from other puffball fungi.

  • Scientists discovered several Tulestoma species growing in sandy soils in the desert.

Synonyms

Tulostoma
vsTulestoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A fungus with a round top that sits on a thin stalk like a puffball

is identical in meaning but is the formal taxonomic name
stalked puffball
vsTulestoma
  • Specialized
9.0

A mushroom with a round ball that holds spores on a short stem

is a scientific genus name used instead of the common type term

Surface Forms

Tulestoma singular
Tulestomas plural

Etymology

Tulestoma ends with -stoma, where stoma means 'mouth' or 'opening'. A helpful way to remember it is that these fungi are stalked puffballs with a small opening at the top, like a little 'mouth', that releases their spores.