coprinus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of fungi: "Coprinus" is a genus of mushrooms characterized by black-spotted caps that undergo autodigestion, liquefying into an inky black fluid at maturity.
- A taxonomic group: In mycology, it refers to a specific genus within the fungal kingdom, historically significant and often associated with the common name "inky cap" mushrooms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist identified the specimen as belonging to the genus Coprinus.
- Coprinus mushrooms are fascinating because they deliquesce into a black liquid.
Advanced Usage
- "Coprinus syndrome": A term sometimes used in mycology to describe the specific process of autodeliquescence (self-digestion into ink) characteristic of this genus.
- The rapid decay observed is a classic example of the Coprinus syndrome.
Variants and Related Words
- Coprinoid (adj): Resembling or pertaining to fungi of the genus or its relatives.
- The coprinoid morphology is distinct and easily recognizable.
- Coprinaceae (n): The family name to which the genus is sometimes assigned.
- Some classifications place the genus within the family Coprinaceae.
Synonyms
- Inky cap: The common name for mushrooms exhibiting the deliquescent properties typical of the genus.
- Tippler's bane: A colloquial name for , noted for causing illness when consumed with alcohol.
Related Terms
- Autodigestion: The process of self-digestion leading to liquefaction, central to the identity of .
- Deliquesce (v): To become liquid, which is what the gills and cap of a mushroom do.
Noun
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genus of black-spotted agarics in which the cap breaks down at maturity into an inky fluid; sometimes placed in its own family Coprinaceae
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