family pluteaceae

Thân thiện

A mushroom from the family Pluteaceae grows on a fallen log in the forest.

Definition

Proper noun A taxonomic family of fungi within the order Agaricales. This family primarily includes mushrooms with free gills (not attached to the stalk), a central stalk, and spores that are typically pinkish in mass. Many well-known edible and poisonous mushrooms belong to this family.

Usage

The term "family Pluteaceae" is used in scientific contexts, specifically in mycology (the study of fungi), taxonomy, and biology, to classify and refer to this specific group of fungi.

Examples

• In scientific classification: Pluteus
• In a field guide:
• In research:

Advanced Usage

• The family name is always capitalized ("Pluteaceae") and is often used with the word "family" for clarity in non-taxonomic writing.
• In strict taxonomic writing, the family name may be used alone after being introduced:

Variants and Related Words

• Pluteaceae: The standard taxonomic name for the family, used independently.
• pluteoid: (adjective) Describing fungi belonging to or characteristic of the family Pluteaceae.

Synonyms

• Pluteaceae (when used as the sole term)
• pluteus family (a less formal, descriptive synonym)

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, precise scientific meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it is a proper noun referring to a biological classification.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pluteaceae
• family Pluteaceae