What is another word for Order Agaricales?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdəɹ aɡˈaɹɪkˌe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Order Agaricales is a taxonomic classification for a diverse group of fungi, commonly known as mushrooms. Some synonyms for this order include Agaricaceae, which refers to the family of mushrooms that fall under Agaricales. Other synonyms include Gasteromycetes, Phallales, and Cortinariales, which are other orders of fungi that show taxonomic similarities to the Agaricales. Within Agaricales itself, there are several families, including the Amanitaceae, the Strophariaceae, and the Pluteaceae. Some of the common characteristics of these fungi include the presence of a fruiting body, a veil that often covers the gills, and spores that are produced on the gills or other structures.
