Tremella
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of fungi characterized by having gelatinous, often brightly colored (yellowish, orange, or white) fruiting bodies (sporophores). These fungi are commonly known as jelly fungi due to their soft, tremulous texture. The sporophore's surface often has folds or convolutions that can resemble the shape of a human brain.
Examples
- The damp log was covered in a vibrant orange , its gelatinous surface glistening.
- Under the microscope, the basidia of a fungus have unique longitudinal septa.
- We found a species of growing on the bark of the dead tree.
Advanced Usage
- In mycology, is the type genus of the family Tremellaceae. Many species are parasitic on other fungi, particularly on the mycelium of wood-rotting fungi.
- The species is cultivated and valued in East Asia for its use in food and traditional medicine.
Variants and Related Words
- Tremellaceous (adj): Belonging to or characteristic of the fungal family Tremellaceae.
- Jelly fungus (n): A common name for fungi in the order Tremellales, which includes the genus , due to their gelatinous consistency.
Synonyms
- Jelly fungus (general common name)
- Witch's butter (a common name for some species, like )
Related Phrases & Terms
- Gelatinous fungi: A descriptive term for fungi with a jelly-like texture, encompassing and related genera.
- Saprotrophic/Parasitic fungi: species can exhibit these nutritional modes, often growing on dead wood or as parasites on other fungi.
Noun
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fungi with yellowish gelatinous sporophores having convolutions resembling those of the brain
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