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family Sphaerobolaceae

family Sphaerobolaceae

9.9
A group of fungi with a round spore ball that shoots out when ripe
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Sphaerobolaceae
  • The family Sphaerobolaceae consists of fungi that eject spores from a spherical gleba.

Examples

  • The family Sphaerobolaceae is notable for its unique mechanism of spore dispersal.

  • Scientists studied the reproductive process of fungi in the family Sphaerobolaceae.

  • Members of the family Sphaerobolaceae can be found in decaying wood and garden mulch.

  • The family Sphaerobolaceae includes several unique fungi.

  • Did you know about the family Sphaerobolaceae?

  • In nature, members of the family Sphaerobolaceae are often found on decaying wood.

  • Research on the family Sphaerobolaceae reveals its distinct spore dispersal method.

Synonyms

Sphaerobolaceae
vsfamily Sphaerobolaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of fungi whose ball of spores shoots out when it matures

omits mention of containing a single genus in this description

Surface Forms

family Sphaerobolaceae singular
families Sphaerobolaceae plural

Morphology

family + Sphaerobolaceae

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Sphaerobolaceae' directly yields the meaning 'the biological family Sphaerobolaceae'. Scientific naming conventions are formulaic and cross-linguistically common, so a learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Family Sphaerobolaceae is a 'family' of small fungi that make a round ball of spores which is shot out from rotting wood or mulch. So the picture of tiny round balls flying away helps you remember that these fungi send out their spores in a sudden burst.