Excipulaceae

/ˌɛksɪpjʊˈleɪsiː/ noun

Definition

A family of fungi characterized by having excipula-type spore-bearing structures.

Etymology

Modern Latin taxonomic name formed from 'excipula' + '-aceae' (standard suffix for fungal families), following Linnaean classification system.

Kelly Says

This is a technical name that fungi experts use to organize thousands of species—by studying their excipula structure, scientists can group related fungi together even if they look completely different to the naked eye.

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