Basidiomycetous (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to or characteristic of fungi of the class Basidiomycetes.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Mushrooms belonging to the division Basidiomycota are typically basidiomycetous in appearance.
- Basidiomycetous fungi often form symbiotic relationships with plants.
- Researchers studied the unique characteristics of basidiomycetous organisms in tropical forests.
- Basidiomycetous species play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter.
- Students observed the varied shapes and colors of basidiomycetous mushrooms during their biology field trip.