family Dacrymycetaceae
Proper noun A taxonomic family of fungi within the order Tremellales. Fungi in this family are characterized by their basidiomycetous nature and the unique feature of a bifurcate (forked) basidium that lacks septa (cross-walls).
The term "Dacrymycetaceae" is used in scientific contexts, specifically in mycology (the study of fungi), taxonomy, and biology, to classify and refer to this particular group of fungi. * The gelatinous consistency of many species is a common feature in the Dacrymycetaceae. * Research focused on the Dacrymycetaceae helps understand the diversity of basidiomycete fungi.
- Member of Dacrymycetaceae: Used to specify an organism belonging to this family.
- The fungus Calocera viscosa is a well-known member of the Dacrymycetaceae.
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The family name is always capitalized and often italicized in scientific writing.
- The phylogenetic study confirmed its placement in the family Dacrymycetaceae.
- dacrymycetaceous (adjective): Of or pertaining to the family Dacrymycetaceae.
- The specimen exhibited typical dacrymycetaceous features, including the jelly-like fruit body.
- Jelly fungi (common name): A broad common name for fungi with a gelatinous fruiting body, which includes members of Dacrymycetaceae and other families like Tremellaceae.
- Note: "Jelly fungi" is a less precise, descriptive synonym that encompasses a wider group.
As a specific taxonomic name, "Dacrymycetaceae" does not have different common meanings. Its sole meaning is the scientific classification for this family of fungi.
- a family of basidiomycetous fungi belonging to the order Tremellales having a bifurcate basidium that lacks septa