Aleuria aurantia
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of fungus: Aleuria aurantia is a specific type of discomycete fungus, characterized by its distinctive bright orange, cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting bodies (the visible reproductive structures) and pale orange exteriors. It is commonly known as the orange peel fungus.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We found a large patch of Aleuria aurantia growing on the disturbed soil near the path.
- The brilliant color of Aleuria aurantia makes it easy to spot in the autumn forest.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific classification: The name is used in mycological texts and field guides to precisely identify this species within the fungal kingdom.
- The specimen was keyed out and confirmed to be Aleuria aurantia.
Variants and Related Words
- Orange peel fungus (n): The common name for , derived from its resemblance to discarded orange peel.
- Look for the orange peel fungus on bare ground or in grassy areas.
Synonyms
- Peziza aurantia (n): A former scientific name for the same species, sometimes still encountered in older literature.
Noun
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a discomycete with bright orange cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting bodies and pale orange exteriors
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