Polyporus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Polyporaceae; includes important pathogens of e.g. birches and conifers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Polyporus is a type genus of the Polyporaceae family, which includes many important pathogens of trees such as birches and conifers.
- The fungus Polyporus hispidus is a common decay fungus found on various hardwood trees.
- The polyporus genus contains over 60 species of bracket fungi, some of which are serious pathogens of forest trees.
- Research has shown that certain species of Polyporus are able to cause significant damage to the wood of coniferous trees.
- Polyporus squamosus is a common species of polyporus that is known to infect and decay the wood of birch trees.