aphyllophorales

noun

Meaning

An order of fungi characterized by having a spore-bearing surface that is smooth, porous, or tooth-like rather than gill-bearing.

Examples

Many species within the Aphyllophorales are essential for decomposing dead wood in forest ecosystems.
The classification of Aphyllophorales has undergone significant changes as modern DNA analysis reveals new evolutionary relationships.

Synonyms: bracket fungi, polypores, shelf fungi, basidiomycetes

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aphyllophorales

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪfɪləfəˈreɪliːz/

Definition

An order of fungi characterized by having a spore-bearing surface that is smooth, porous, or tooth-like rather than gill-bearing.

Examples

Many species within the Aphyllophorales are essential for decomposing dead wood in forest ecosystems.
The classification of Aphyllophorales has undergone significant changes as modern DNA analysis reveals new evolutionary relationships.
Researchers studying Aphyllophorales often focus on their role in white rot and brown rot processes.

Synonyms of aphyllophorales

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