Nidulariaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Bird's-nest fungi.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nidulariaceae is a family of fungi that includes the common Bird's-nest fungi.
- The bird's-nest-like structures of Nidulariaceae are a notable characteristic of this fungal family.
- In Nidulariaceae, the spore-filled 'eggs' within the bird's-nest-like structures are designed to be dispersed by rainfall.
- Researchers studied the unique dispersal mechanisms found in Nidulariaceae, specifically its use of water to disperse spores.
- Bird's-nest fungi belonging to the family Nidulariaceae can be found in a variety of temperate environments around the world.