What is another word for clathrus?

Pronunciation: [klˈaθɹəs] (IPA)

Clathrus is a genus of fungi that belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota. This genus is commonly known as the stinkhorn fungus, basket stinkhorn, or lattice stinkhorn fungus. The distinctive shape of the fruiting body gives it a basket-like appearance, which is the reason behind these synonyms. Other synonyms for clathrus include cage fungi, hollow-stemmed fungi, phalloid fungi, and veiled lady fungi. Some species of clathrus have a distinct odor that helps to attract flies, which aid in dispersing spores. These fungi are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with some species even being found in temperate areas.

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Usage examples for Clathrus

In clathrus, the receptacle forms a kind of network.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
The experience of more than one artist, who has attempted the delineation of clathrus from the life, is to the effect that the odour is unbearable even by an enthusiastic artist determined on making a sketch.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
232 Thalassiophyllum clathrus, ii.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold

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