What is another word for dacrymyces?

3 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ dˈakɹɪmˌa͡ɪsɪz], [ dˈakɹɪmˌa‍ɪsɪz], [ d_ˈa_k_ɹ_ɪ_m_ˌaɪ_s_ɪ_z]

Dacrymyces is a type of mushroom that typically grows on dead wood and is characterized by its gelatinous texture and yellow or orange color. While the word "dacrymyces" itself does not have many synonyms, there are several other terms related to this type of fungus, including "jelly fungus," "witch's butter," and "yellow brain." These names evoke the fungus's distinctive appearance and texture, which is similar to gel or slime. Other related terms include "myxomycetes," which refers to a group of fungi that share some biological features with Dacrymyces, and "saprophytes," which are types of fungi that feed on dead or decaying organic matter.

Related words: dacrymyces species, dacrymyces species name, dacrymyces punctatus, dacrymyces drosophilarum, dacrymyces vernalis, dacrymyces candidus, dacrymyces werneckii

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  • What is the scientific name?

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    How to use "Dacrymyces" in context?

    Dacrymyces is a genus of ascomycete fungi that is characterized by crusty, dusky black spores. The genus contains six species, which can be found growing on the bark of dead and dying trees. Dacrymyces obliterates the Wood-Fungus Pathogen (WFP), which can cause serious damage to trees. One study found that Dacrymyces can eliminate up to 98% of WFP from trees.

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    • n.

      • plant
        fungus genus.

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