Genus Clathrus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Clathraceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Clathrus is a genus of fungi in the family Clathraceae, commonly known as the lattice fungi or the basket fungi, characterized by a lattice-like appearance.
- Species within the genus Clathrus are saprotrophic, obtaining nutrients by breaking down organic matter and recycling it.
- The genus Clathrus includes species such as Clathrus columnatus, Clathrus ruber, and Clathrus archeri.
- Clathrus is the type genus of the Clathraceae family and comprises several species of fungi found worldwide.
- The genus Clathrus is known for producing fruiting bodies with an elaborate, latticelike perennial stroma.