mutinus caninus

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mutinus caninus

A hiker spots a mutinus caninus growing on a forest path.

Definition

Noun: - A species of stinkhorn fungus characterized by a phallic, stalk-like structure that lacks a distinct cap. The spore-bearing, foul-smelling gleba is smeared directly onto the upper part of this stalk, attracting flies and other insects for spore dispersal.

Usage
  • Mutinus caninus
  • Mutinus caninus
Advanced Usage
  • In mycology: The term is used in scientific classification and description. It is the binomial (Latin) name for a specific fungus, ensuring precise identification across languages and regions.
    • The field guide listed Mutinus caninus under the family Phallaceae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Stinkhorn (n): The common name for the family of fungi to which belongs, all known for their foul odor and unusual shape.
    • Several types of stinkhorn fungi grow in this forest.
Synonyms
  • Dog stinkhorn: A common English name for this specific fungus, derived from its Latin species epithet (relating to dogs).
mutinus caninus

A hiker spots a mutinus caninus growing on a forest path.

Noun
  1. a stinkhorn having a stalk without a cap; the slimy gleba is simply plastered on its surface near the apex where winged insects can find it

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