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Radiigera

Radiigera

9.9
A type of fungus that makes a star-shaped body on the ground
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Radiigera
  • The unique features of Radiigera help distinguish it from other genera in the Geastraceae family.

Examples

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the genus Radiigera.

  • The rare fungus Radiigera is sometimes found in arid regions around the world.

  • Look at that Radiigera!

  • The Radiigera species are fascinating to study.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the genus Radiigera.

  • The rare fungus Radiigera is sometimes found in arid regions around the world.

  • The unique features of Radiigera help distinguish it from other genera in the Geastraceae family.

Compounds

Radiigera fuscogleba
  • Specialized
9.9

An earthstar-like fungus that stays closed and has brown spore mass with a central sterile column

Surface Forms

Radiigera singular
Radiigeras plural

Etymology

Radiigera comes from Latin parts radi- meaning 'ray' (a line from the centre) and -ger from gerere meaning 'to carry' or 'bear', just like in radiate or radius. So the name means 'ray-bearing', which fits this group of fungi that often open with radiating, star-like parts.