Family Tricholomataceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Tricholomataceae consists of over 1500 species of fungi commonly found in soil, decaying organic matter, and plant debris.
- Several genera within the family Tricholomataceae, including Tricholoma and Collybia, have edible species but may be confused with poisonous species.
- Research into the family Tricholomataceae is challenging due to the wide distribution of the fungi across the globe.
- Classification within the family Tricholomataceae can be difficult, with multiple morphological and genetic features to be considered.
- Fungi from the family Tricholomataceae play important ecological roles as saprotrophs, mycorrhizal associates, and endophytes.