Gasteromycetes (Noun)
Meaning
Fungi in which the hymenium is enclosed until after spores have matured: puffballs; earth stars; stinkhorn fungi.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Gasteromycetes is a class of fungi that includes both edible and poisonous species.
- The mushroom enthusiast was excited to discover some Gasteromycetes, such as earth stars and puffballs, on her daily walk.
- Some well-known types of Gasteromycetes include stinkhorns, puffballs, and earthstars.
- Scientists have identified that Gasteromycetes are typically larger than other types of fungi due to their various ways of protection.
- Some Gasteromycetes species such as the lycoperdon puffballs can grow up to 70 cm in diameter and may be mistaken for animal droppings.