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Phylloporus

Phylloporus

9.9
A group of related mushrooms with about 50 kinds mainly found in tropical areas
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Phylloporus
  • The unique pore structure of Phylloporus helps distinguish it from other fungi in Boletaceae.

Examples

  • Many species in the Phylloporus genus are found growing on decaying wood in tropical forests.

  • Researchers recently discovered a new member of the Phylloporus genus in Central America.

  • The Phylloporus genus includes many unique fungi.

  • Several species of Phylloporus thrive in tropical forests.

  • Researchers recently discovered a new member of the Phylloporus genus in Central America.

  • Many species in the Phylloporus genus are found growing on decaying wood in tropical forests.

  • Several species of Phylloporus thrive in tropical forests.

Compounds

Phylloporus boletinoides
  • Specialized
9.9

A mushroom with a broad brown cap and pores that run partway down the stalk

Surface Forms

Phylloporus singular
Phyllopori plural

Etymology

Phylloporus comes from the Greek pieces phyllo- 'leaf' and -porus 'pore' or 'small hole'. That helps you remember this genus of mushrooms because they often show plate or gill-like parts that look like leaves with tiny pores, which is why they have that name.