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Tulostomaceae

Tulostomaceae

9.9
A group of fungi with round spore sacs on stalks
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Tulostomáceas
  • Members of the Tulostomaceae are distinguished by their stalked fruiting bodies and spore dispersal method.

Examples

  • Many species within the Tulostomaceae family can be found in arid regions around the world.

  • The mycologist presented a lecture about the ecology of Tulostomaceae during the conference.

  • Look at that Tulostomaceae!

  • Wow, a Tulostomaceae!

  • Many species within the Tulostomaceae family can be found in arid regions around the world.

  • Members of the Tulostomaceae are distinguished by their stalked fruiting bodies and spore dispersal method.

  • The mycologist presented a lecture about the ecology of Tulostomaceae during the conference.

Synonyms

Tulostomataceae
vsTulostomaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of fungi that grow puffball-like spore cases on stalks

focuses on round spore sacs specifically rather than general fruiting bodies

Surface Forms

Tulostomaceae singular
Tulostomaceas plural

Etymology

Tulostomaceae comes from the fungus name Tulostoma plus the family ending -aceae, which means 'family'. The part stoma means 'mouth' or 'opening', so a helpful way to remember it is to picture a small 'mouth' on top of a stalk that opens to release the spores of these stalked puffballs.