Coprinus Atramentarius (Noun)
Meaning
Having a cap that melts into an inky fluid after spores have matured.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The distinctive appearance of Coprinus_atramentarius can be deceiving as its cap initially resembles an edible mushroom, but later melts into an inky fluid.
- During autumn the species known as Coprinus_atramentarius may sprout after rainstorms due to their short lifespan of only a few days, where the cap gradually melts after releasing spores.
- Many beginners confuse Coprinus_atramentarius with edible species of fungi, thus extreme caution should be taken when foraging mushrooms because they release an inky fluid once they have matured.
- Autumn leaves play a significant role in providing nutrients to organisms such as Coprinus_atramentarius, whose cap may dissolve into the inky liquid it produces once matured.
- The species Coprinus_atramentarius undergoes deliquescence after spores are released from the gills as they begin producing ink-like substance once mature, making its cap melt away.