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Tulostomatales

Tulostomatales

9.9
A group of fungi with stalked puffballs that release spores
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Tulostomatales
  • The unique spore dispersal mechanism is one feature that distinguishes Tulostomatales from other fungi.

Examples

  • Several species within the Tulostomatales can be found in arid and semi-arid regions around the world.

  • The Tulostomatales are fascinating fungi.

  • Mycologists recently discovered a new genus of fungi in the Tulostomatales order.

  • Have you ever studied Tulostomatales before?

  • Mycologists recently discovered a new genus of fungi in the Tulostomatales order.

  • Several species within the Tulostomatales can be found in arid and semi-arid regions around the world.

  • The unique spore dispersal mechanism is one feature that distinguishes Tulostomatales from other fungi.

Surface Forms

Tulostomatales singular
Tulostomatales plural

Morphology

Tulostomatales = Tulostoma (opaque) = Tulostoma + ales

The -ales ending is a Latin taxonomic suffix denoting an order; the term is a Latinized scientific name and not transparently informative to general learners.

Etymology

The word Tulostomatales comes from the fungal genus Tulostoma, which is made of the parts tulo- meaning a small 'stalk' or 'tube' and -stoma meaning 'mouth'. A helpful image is a 'mouth on a stalk' that opens to release spores, and that image explains why this name fits these stalked puffballs.