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Tulostomataceae

Tulostomataceae

9.9
A family of fungi that grow puffball-like spore cases on stalks
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Tulostomatáceas
  • Unlike typical puffballs, members of Tulostomataceae grow on distinctive stalks above the ground.

Examples

  • The Tulostomataceae are commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions around the world.

  • Mycologists were excited to discover several specimens belonging to the Tulostomataceae family in the desert.

  • The Tulostomataceae family includes various species of fungi.

  • Did you know about the Tulostomataceae family of fungi?

  • Mycologists were excited to discover several specimens belonging to the Tulostomataceae family in the desert.

  • The Tulostomataceae are commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions around the world.

  • Unlike typical puffballs, members of Tulostomataceae grow on distinctive stalks above the ground.

Synonyms

Tulostomaceae
vsTulostomataceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi with round spore sacs on stalks

uses a broader term referring to fruiting bodies rather than naming sacs

Surface Forms

Tulostomataceae singular
Tulostomataceas plural

Morphology

Tulostomataceae = Tulostoma (opaque) = Tulostoma + aceae

A Latinized taxonomic formation (genus name + -aceae) which is technical and unlikely to be transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Tulostomataceae comes from the genus Tulostoma plus the family ending -aceae, and the part stoma is a Greek root meaning 'mouth'. A helpful image is a little 'mouth' on a stalk where the spores come out, which fits these stalked puffball fungi.