volvaria
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of fungi: "Volvaria" is a taxonomic genus of agaric mushrooms, characterized by having pink spores and a distinct volva (a cup-like structure at the base of the stem).
Usage
- The term "Volvaria" is used in scientific and mycological contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of mushrooms.
- It functions as a proper noun (the genus name) and is typically italicized in academic writing.
Examples
- Noun:
- The mushroom collector identified the specimen as belonging to the genus Volvaria.
- A key identifying feature of Volvaria is the presence of a well-developed volva.
Advanced Usage
- In modern taxonomy, some species formerly classified under have been reclassified into other genera, such as . Therefore, the name may appear in historical texts or specific contexts.
- The edible straw mushroom, once called Volvaria volvacea, is now more correctly known as Volvariella volvacea.
Variants and Related Words
- Volva (n): The cup-like structure at the base of the stem in certain mushrooms, a key diagnostic feature for genera like .
- The presence of a volva helps distinguish amanitas from other agarics.
- Volvariella (n): A closely related genus of mushrooms, now containing many species once placed in .
Synonyms
- There are no direct common-language synonyms for this scientific genus name. In descriptive terms, it can be referred to as:
- A genus of pink-spored, volvate agarics.
Related Terms
- Agaric (n): A type of mushroom with gills, belonging to the order Agaricales.
- Mycology (n): The branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.
Noun
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agarics having pink spores and a distinct volva
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