Agaricales
Agaricales
Agaricales (pronunciation: /ˌædʒəˈraɪkəliːz/), is an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. It is one of the most diverse orders of the phylum Basidiomycota, comprising over 30 families, 500 genera, and 15,000 described species.
Etymology
The term "Agaricales" is derived from the type genus Agaricus, itself derived from the Greek word "ἀγαρικόν" (agarikon), referring to a kind of tree fungus. The ending "-ales" denotes an order in the taxonomic classification.
Description
Agaricales are characterized by their gilled mushrooms which produce basidiospores on a structure called a basidium. Most species have a cap that bears the gills on the underside, and a stem, but these features can vary. The spores are typically brown or white.
Families
The order Agaricales includes several families, some of the most notable include:
Related Terms
- Mycology: The study of fungi.
- Basidiomycete: A class of fungi that includes the order Agaricales.
- Spore: A reproductive unit in fungi.
- Mushroom: The fruiting body of a fungus, especially those in the order Agaricales.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agaricales
- Wikipedia's article - Agaricales
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