Wynnea
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A type of fungus that grows in woodlands and makes cup-shaped bodies on rotting wood
- noun
- Specialized
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Wynnea
- The unusual shape of Wynnea fruiting bodies makes them easy to recognize by mycologists.
Examples
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Researchers identified a new Wynnea specimen growing on decaying logs in the forest.
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The Wynnea species thrives in moist environments.
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Many species in the genus Wynnea are found in temperate woodlands around the world.
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I found a rare Wynnea in the forest.
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Many species in the genus Wynnea are found in temperate woodlands around the world.
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The unusual shape of Wynnea fruiting bodies makes them easy to recognize by mycologists.
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Researchers identified a new Wynnea specimen growing on decaying logs in the forest.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Wynnea is a scientific name probably made from the last name Wynne, so a helpful way to remember it is as 'Wynne's fungi'. That's why Wynnea refers to a genus, a group of related fungi that share similar fruiting bodies.
