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Tuberaceae

Tuberaceae

9.9
A group of fungi that make round underground bodies, including truffles
  • noun
  • /ˌtjuːbərˈeɪʃiː/
  • Specialized
: Tuberaceae
  • The Tuberaceae family is best known for its edible truffles, prized in gourmet cuisine.

Examples

  • The Tuberaceae family includes various types of truffles.

  • Several species within the Tuberaceae have symbiotic relationships with tree roots.

  • Mycologists study the Tuberaceae to better understand the ecology of truffle-producing fungi.

  • Many chefs use Tuberaceae in gourmet dishes.

  • Mycologists study the Tuberaceae to better understand the ecology of truffle-producing fungi.

  • The Tuberaceae family is best known for its edible truffles, prized in gourmet cuisine.

  • Several species within the Tuberaceae have symbiotic relationships with tree roots.

Synonyms

family Tuberaceae
vsTuberaceae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of fungi that make underground truffles used in cooking

has identical meaning but uses the standard taxonomic name in short form

Compounds

family Tuberaceae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of fungi that make underground truffles used in cooking

Surface Forms

Tuberaceae singular
Tuberaceas plural
Tuberaceae plural

Morphology

Tuberaceae = tuber (semi-transparent) = tuber + aceae

Formed from 'tuber' plus the specialized taxonomic suffix '-aceae'; 'tuber' gives a recognisable clue but '-aceae' is a technical family-marking suffix unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Tuberaceae starts with tuber, meaning 'lump' or 'swelling' and used in common words like 'tuber' for a potato, and ends with -aceae, the usual ending for a plant or fungus 'family'. So, the name says these fungi have underground, lump-like parts, which is why the group includes truffles.