cortinarius corrugatus
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A mycologist carefully examines a Cortinarius corrugatus growing on the forest floor.
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of fungus: Cortinarius corrugatus is a specific type of mushroom belonging to the large genus Cortinarius.
- Distinctive physical characteristics: It is characterized by a sticky (viscid), wrinkled (corrugated), tawny-colored cap. The stalk features a basal bulb that shrinks as the stalk grows longer. Its gills are initially dark violet but rapidly change to brown.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We identified Cortinarius corrugatus in the pine forest based on its viscid, wrinkled cap.
- The mycologist noted the distinctive color change in the gills of Cortinarius corrugatus, from violet to brown.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: The name is used in scientific classification. The genus name refers to the partial veil (cortina) present on young mushrooms, and the species epithet describes the wrinkled cap.
- The specimen was keyed out as Cortinarius corrugatus using a specialized mycological guide.
Variants and Related Words
- Cortinarius (n): The genus to which this species belongs, often called "webcaps" due to the cobweb-like cortina.
- Fungus (n): The broader biological kingdom.
- Mushroom (n): A common term for the fruiting body of a fungus.
Synonyms
- Webcap (fungus): A common name for fungi in the genus . (Note: This is a general term for the genus, not a direct synonym for this specific species).
- Agaric (n): A term for gilled mushrooms. (This is a broader morphological group).
Related Phrases / Terms
- Basal bulb: The swollen base of the stalk, a key identifying feature.
- Gill color change: The transition from dark violet to brown in the gills is a critical diagnostic characteristic for this species.
A mycologist carefully examines a Cortinarius corrugatus growing on the forest floor.
Noun
- a fungus with a viscid wrinkled tawny cap; the stalk has a basal bulb that diminishes as the stalk elongates; the gills are dark violet at first but soon turn brown