Pore Fungus (Noun)
Meaning
Woody pore fungi; any fungus of the family Polyporaceae or family Boletaceae having the spore-bearing surface within tubes or pores; the fruiting bodies are usually woody at maturity and persistent.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tree was infested with a type of woody pore fungus that caused significant damage to its trunk.
- Pore fungus can be found growing on dead or dying trees in many forests around the world.
- The polypore fungus is a type of pore fungus that grows on trees and has a distinctive woody texture.
- After the tree fell, the pore fungus that had been growing inside it began to break down the wood.
- The bolete fungus is a type of pore fungus that is prized by mushroom enthusiasts for its rich, earthy flavor.