Family Calostomataceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of fungi belonging to the order Tulostomatales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Family Calostomataceae consists of species that cause root decay in plants, with few known to cause significant damage to trees.
- Species from family Calostomataceae often resemble small balls in appearance, ranging in colors and sizes.
- Members of the family Calostomataceae mainly colonize organic matter and use a process called saprotrophy for nutrient uptake.
- Fungi in family Calostomataceae reproduce by airborne spores which travel long distances to infect plants as hosts.
- Family Calostomataceae generally consists of only a few known genera within its category but continues to be studied for more insight.