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genus Tremella

genus Tremella

9.9
A group of jelly-like fungi with yellow, brain-like bodies
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈtrɛmələ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Tremella
  • Many members of the genus Tremella have a distinctive, brain-like appearance.

Examples

  • The genus Tremella includes several jelly-like fungi often found on decaying wood.

  • Many species within the genus Tremella thrive on decaying wood, contributing to nutrient cycling in their habitats.

  • Researchers studied the reproductive cycle of fungi in the genus Tremella.

  • The genus Tremella includes several species of fungi.

  • Did you know about the genus Tremella?

  • Fungi in the genus Tremella are known for their unique, gelatinous structures that resemble brain convolutions.

  • The genus Tremella is often studied for its interesting morphology and ecological role in forest ecosystems.

Synonyms

Tremella
vsgenus Tremella
  • Specialized
9.9

A yellow jelly-like mushroom that looks like a brain on dead wood

has identical meaning but uses a full taxonomic phrase

Surface Forms

genus Tremella singular
genera Tremella plural

Morphology

genus + Tremella

The meaning is directly compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with 'Tremella' (the name of a fungal genus) yields the referent group of species called Tremella. Although technical, the noun‑phrase structure is literal and follows a common cross‑linguistic pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Tremella names a group of jelly-like fungi. One idea is that Tremella comes from a word meaning 'to tremble', because the soft, yellow bodies wobble like jelly and often look a little like a brain, so the name helps you remember what these fungi look like.