Polyporus Tenuiculus (Noun)
Meaning
A fungus with a whitish kidney-shaped cap and elongated pores; causes white rot in dead hardwoods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mycologist identified the fungus as polyporus tenuiculus based on the kidney-shaped cap and pores.
- Polyporus tenuiculus is a common cause of white rot in dead hardwoods found in the eastern United States.
- During the experiment, researchers observed that polyporus tenuiculus produced unique enzymes that allowed it to degrade dead wood efficiently.
- Members of the hiking club were schooled about polyporus tenuiculus after spotting the fungus growing on a fallen tree.
- Woodworking artisans need to be aware of polyporus tenuiculus as the decay it causes can extend deep into the wood and lead to unsafe weight loads.