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Fomes

Fomes

9.9
A hard, shelf-like fungus that grows on tree trunks and makes wood rot
  • noun
  • /ˈfoʊmiz/
  • Specialized
: Fomes
  • Species of Fomes are commonly seen as hard shelves on the trunks of old trees.

Examples

  • The fungus Fomes plays a significant role in the decomposition of dead wood in forests.

  • Several trees in the park were found to be infected with Fomes, leading to heartrot.

  • The Fomes species are known for their hard fruiting bodies.

  • Many trees are affected by Fomes fungi.

  • Several trees in the park were found to be infected with Fomes, which caused heartrot.

  • Species of Fomes are commonly observed as hard, woody shelves on the trunks of old trees.

  • The Fomes genus includes fungi that contribute to the decay of dead wood in forest ecosystems.

Compounds

Fomes igniarius
  • Specialized
9.9

A fungus that grows as hard shelves on trees and people use as tinder to start fires

Surface Forms

Fomes singular
Fomes plural

Etymology

Fomes comes from the Latin word fomes, which means 'tinder', the dry material used to start a fire. These fungi grow as hard, wood-like shelves on tree trunks and one famous species was used as real tinder, so the name helps you remember their dry, shelf-like growth on dead wood.