Coprinaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of fungi: "Coprinaceae" is a taxonomic family name used in some classification systems for certain fungi, particularly those formerly or commonly placed in the genus Coprinus (the inky cap mushrooms).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The mushroom's deliquescing gills are a characteristic feature of the Coprinaceae.
- Some mycologists have reclassified many species from the Coprinaceae into other families.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: The term "Coprinaceae" is used primarily in formal biological classification (mycology). Its usage and the scope of fungi it includes can vary between different taxonomic systems as research evolves.
Variants and Related Words
- Coprinus (n): The genus name for inky cap mushrooms, historically the core genus of this family.
- Agaricaceae (n): A broader family of gilled mushrooms; some classification systems now place former Coprinaceae genera within this family.
Synonyms
- Inky cap family: A common descriptive name referring to the same group of fungi.
Related Terms
- Deliquesce (v): To become liquid with age; a process characteristic of the gills in many fungi formerly classified under Coprinaceae.
- Saprotrophic (adj): Obtaining nutrients from decaying organic matter; a typical ecological role for members of this group.
Noun
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used in some classifications for the genus Coprinus
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