genus amanita
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic classification: "Genus Amanita" is the scientific name for a genus of fungi in the family Amanitaceae. This genus is characterized by mushrooms that typically have white spores, a ring (annulus) on the stem, and a cup-like volva at the base. Many species within this genus are highly poisonous.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The fly agaric, a iconic red-and-white mushroom, belongs to the genus Amanita.
- Mycologists study the toxic compounds found in many species of the genus Amanita.
- Correct identification is crucial, as several deadly mushrooms are classified under genus Amanita.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological classification to group closely related species.
- The specimen was confirmed to be within the genus Amanita based on its morphological features.
Variants and Related Words
- Amanita (n): The common, abbreviated form of the genus name, often used identically in non-scientific contexts.
- Several Amanita species are known for their lethal toxicity.
- Amanitin (n): A class of cyclic peptide toxins, such as alpha-amanitin, found in some mushrooms of this genus.
- Alpha-amanitin is a potent toxin produced by the death cap, an Amanita species.
Synonyms
- Agaric genus: A more general term for a genus of gilled mushrooms, which includes .
Related Phrases / Terms
- Type genus: is the type genus for the family Amanitaceae.
- The family Amanitaceae is defined by the characteristics of its type genus, *Amanita.
Noun
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genus of widely distributed agarics that have white spores and are poisonous with few exceptions
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