Entolomataceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Entolomataceae is a family of fungi that comprises more than 1000 known species within the order Agaricales.
- Species belonging to the Entolomataceae family can be recognized by their distinct gills, ranging from attached to strongly decurrent.
- Many fungi in the Entolomataceae family display bright, striking colors on their caps and gills, aiding in species identification.
- Members of the Entolomataceae family, also known as pink-gill fungi, contain several genera including Entoloma, Pouzarella, and Inocephalus.
- Several studies on Entolomataceae suggest these fungi form relationships with a variety of organisms and plants in ecosystems, especially with deciduous tree species.