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Fistulinaceae

Fistulinaceae

9.9
A family of mushrooms with separate tubes under the cap
  • noun
  • /ˌfɪstəˈlɪnəˌsi/
  • Specialized
: Fistulinaceae
  • Mycologists differentiate Fistulinaceae from Polyporaceae based on the structure of the tubes under the cap.

Examples

  • The beefsteak fungus, a notable member of Fistulinaceae, is edible and widely studied.

  • Members of the Fistulinaceae family are known for their unique tube-shaped pores.

  • Look at that Fistulinaceae!

  • The Fistulinaceae family includes various species of fungi.

  • Members of the Fistulinaceae family are known for their unique tube-shaped pores.

  • Mycologists differentiate Fistulinaceae from Polyporaceae based on the structure of the tubes under the cap.

  • The beefsteak fungus, a notable member of Fistulinaceae, is edible and widely studied.

Synonyms

family Fistulinaceae
vsFistulinaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mushrooms with separate tubes under their caps

emphasizes close relationship with Polyporaceae rather than stressing distinctness

Surface Forms

Fistulinaceae singular
Fistulinaceae plural

Morphology

Fistulinaceae = Fistulina (opaque) = Fistulina + aceae

The form is a standard scientific family name formed from the genus name plus '-aceae', but this construction is specialized taxonomic knowledge and not readily interpretable by average learners.

Etymology

Fistulinaceae comes from the Latin root fistula, meaning 'tube', plus the scientific family ending -aceae. So the name tells you these fungi are a family with tube-like pores under their caps.