family Morchellaceae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of fungi: "Family Morchellaceae" is the scientific name for a family of fungi within the order Pezizales.
- A group including true morels: This family is characterized by and includes the edible fungi commonly known as true morels, which have a distinctive honeycombed or pitted cap.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Morchellaceae contains some of the most sought-after wild mushrooms.
- Biologists classify the morel mushroom within the family Morchellaceae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific writing and mycology to specify a precise biological classification.
- The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of these species in the family Morchellaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Morchellaceae (n): The standard form of the taxonomic family name, often used without the word "family."
- Morchellaceae are ascomycete fungi.
- Morel (n): The common name for the edible fungi belonging to this family.
- We found several morels (Morchella esculenta) in the woods.
Synonyms
- Morel family: A common, non-scientific synonym referring to the same group of fungi.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Ascomycota: The phylum to which this family belongs.
- Pezizales: The order to which this family belongs.
- Morchella: The principal genus within the family Morchellaceae.
Noun
- a family of edible fungi including the true morels