Eubasidii

/ˌjuːbəˈsɪdiaɪ/ noun

Definition

Fungi that produce spores on club-shaped structures called basidia, including mushrooms, toadstools, and shelf fungi.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-' (true) + 'basidium' (small base/pedestal); named for the distinctive base-like structures that hold spores.

Kelly Says

Puffball fungi are eubasidii that release trillions of spores at once in a single puff—a mature puffball can distribute as many spores as a tree releases pollen!

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