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family Phallaceae

family Phallaceae

9.9
A group of mushrooms with a strong bad smell and strange shapes
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Phallaceae
  • The family Phallaceae includes several species noted for their foul odor and unusual shapes.

Examples

  • The family Phallaceae includes various species of stinkhorn fungi.

  • Many members of the family Phallaceae are found in decaying wood.

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the family Phallaceae in the tropical rainforest.

  • The distinctive fruiting bodies of the family Phallaceae make them easy to identify among fungi.

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the family Phallaceae during their studies of tropical fungi.

  • The family Phallaceae contains several species recognized for their distinctive foul odor and unique shapes.

  • Many members of the family Phallaceae thrive in decaying wood, contributing to nutrient cycling in forests.

Synonyms

Phallaceae
vsfamily Phallaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of mushrooms with a very bad smell and odd shapes

has identical meaning but stresses the unpleasant odor rather than fruiting body detail

Surface Forms

family Phallaceae singular
families Phallaceae plural

Morphology

family + Phallaceae

This phrase is a straightforward taxonomic combination: 'family' (a scientific grouping) plus the name 'Phallaceae' (the specified fungal group). The meaning — the biological family composed of Phallaceae fungi — is directly compositional and follows standard naming patterns in scientific language, so a learner who knows both constituents can understand it.

Etymology

Family Phallaceae gets its name from Phallaceae, which may come from an old word for 'phallus' or 'penis' because the fungi often look a little like a penis and give off a very bad smell. That's why the name is used for this group of stinkhorn fungi today.