phylloporus
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of fungi: Phylloporus is a taxonomic genus of mushrooms. These fungi are classified within the family Boletaceae. Members of this genus are characterized by certain distinct features, such as gilled or gill-like structures beneath the cap, which is unusual for a group typically placed in the Boletaceae family, whose members usually have pores.
Usage Examples
- The mycologist discovered a new species within the genus Phylloporus.
- Phylloporus species can be distinguished by their decurrent, often forked gills.
- This mushroom key helps differentiate Phylloporus from true boletes.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific literature, the genus name is always italicized: Phylloporus.
- The genus is sometimes discussed in the context of evolutionary relationships between gilled and pored mushrooms.
Variants and Related Words
- Phylloporus boletinoides (n): A specific species within the genus, commonly known as the "Gilled Bolete."
- Boletaceae (n): The family to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Gilled bolete (common name): A descriptive, non-scientific term for mushrooms in this genus, highlighting their unique combination of gills and bolete family affiliation.
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific (taxonomic) name for a genus of fungi. It does not have general or idiomatic meanings.
Noun
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a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
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