Mutinus Caninus (Noun)
Meaning
A stinkhorn having a stalk without a cap; the slimy gleba is simply plastered on its surface near the apex where winged insects can find it.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Mutinus caninus is a type of stinkhorn fungus that grows in forests and has a distinctive, phallic shape.
- Mutinus caninus can be identified by its lack of a cap, with the slimy gleba instead being smeared on the surface of the stalk near the top.
- When mature, the Mutinus caninus emits a strong, unpleasant odor that attracts insects to the gleba.
- In the wild, Mutinus caninus can often be found growing in clusters on the ground in woodland areas.
- The Mutinus caninus is also known as the "dog stinkhorn" due to its distinctive shape and strong smell.