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Sphaeriales

Sphaeriales

9.9
A group of fungi that make dark hard bodies with small openings
  • noun
  • /sfɛrˈiːəliz/
  • Archaic
: Sphaeriales
  • The Sphaeriales order is known for its unique fruiting bodies that have distinct openings.

Examples

  • Research into the Sphaeriales has advanced our understanding of fungal taxonomy.

  • Some mycologists debate the distribution of genera previously included in the Sphaeriales.

  • The family Xylariaceae was once placed within the Sphaeriales but has since been reclassified.

  • The Sphaeriales order includes many fascinating species.

  • Have you studied the Sphaeriales fungi in your class?

  • Many researchers are focusing on the ecological roles of the Sphaeriales fungi.

  • Understanding the characteristics of Sphaeriales can help improve fungal classification.

Synonyms

order Sphaeriales
vsSphaeriales
  • Archaic
9.9

A large group of fungi with dark hard fruiting bodies that scientists now put in different groups

uses the same meaning but omits the explicit rank word

Compounds

order Sphaeriales
  • Archaic
9.9

A large group of fungi with dark hard fruiting bodies that scientists now put in different groups

Surface Forms

Sphaeriales singular
Sphaeriales plural

Etymology

The word Sphaeriales comes from the Greek root sphaira meaning 'ball' and the group ending -ales, and it shares the same root as the English word sphere. Many fungi in this order make round, hard fruiting bodies, so thinking 'ball-like fungi' helps you remember it is a group called an order of fungi.