Cortinariaceae
Cortinariaceae (pronunciation: kor-tin-ari-ace-ae) is a large family of Agaricales, which are gilled mushrooms. The family is named after the genus Cortinarius, which is the largest genus of mushrooms in the world.
Etymology
The name Cortinariaceae is derived from the Latin cortina, meaning "curtain", and -aceae, a common ending in taxonomy that denotes a family. The "curtain" refers to the cortina, a veil-like structure that covers the gills of young mushrooms in this family.
Characteristics
Members of the Cortinariaceae family are characterized by their brown spores and the presence of a cortina in their young stages. The cortina is a cobweb-like veil that covers and protects the developing gills of the mushroom. As the mushroom matures, the cortina often leaves remnants on the stem, which can be a useful identifying feature.
Genera
The Cortinariaceae family includes several genera, including Cortinarius, Gymnopilus, and Inocybe. Cortinarius is the largest genus, with over 2000 species worldwide. Gymnopilus and Inocybe are also large genera, with several hundred species each.
Related Terms
- Agaricales: The order of fungi that Cortinariaceae belongs to. Agaricales are characterized by their gilled mushrooms.
- Cortina: A cobweb-like veil that covers the gills of young mushrooms in the Cortinariaceae family.
- Spore: A unit of sexual or asexual reproduction that is capable of developing into a new individual.
See Also
- Mycology: The study of fungi, including mushrooms.
- Taxonomy (biology): The science of defining and naming groups of biological organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cortinariaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Cortinariaceae
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