Phallales (Noun)
Meaning
Order of fungi comprising the stinkhorns and related forms whose mature hymenium is slimy and fetid; sometimes placed in subclass Homobasidiomycetes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Phallales order of fungi is characterized by its slimy and fetid hymenium, which is often associated with a strong odor.
- The Phallales fungi, commonly known as stinkhorns, are found in a variety of habitats, including forests and grasslands.
- Some species of Phallales have a unique, club-shaped or egg-shaped fruiting body that is often brightly colored.
- The Phallales order is sometimes placed in the subclass Homobasidiomycetes, although its exact classification is still a matter of debate among mycologists.
- The slimy, fetid hymenium of Phallales fungi serves as a attractant for insects, which help to disperse the spores of these organisms.