Agaricaceae
Agaricaceae
Agaricaceae (pronounced: ah-guh-rih-KAY-see-ee) is a family of fungi in the order Agaricales. The family is typified by the genus Agaricus and contains about 85 genera and 1340 species worldwide.
Etymology
The term Agaricaceae is derived from the Greek agarikon (ἀγαρικόν), a kind of tree fungus. The suffix -aceae is a standard ending in biological taxonomy denoting a family.
Description
Members of Agaricaceae are characterized by having a basidiocarp (the spore-producing structure) that is large enough to be seen with the naked eye. The basidiospores (spores produced by the basidiocarp) are brown in deposit, and the gills (the spore-producing structures) are typically free from the stem.
Genera
The Agaricaceae family includes several well-known genera, such as:
- Agaricus – The type genus of the family, known for species such as the common button mushroom.
- Leucoagaricus – A genus of fungi in the family Agaricaceae, known for its white or light-colored mushrooms.
- Macrolepiota – A genus of fungi in the family Agaricaceae, known for its large, umbrella-like mushrooms.
Related Terms
- Mycology – The scientific study of fungi.
- Basidiomycota – A phylum to which the Agaricaceae family belongs.
- Spore – A unit of sexual or asexual reproduction that may be adapted for dispersal and for survival, often for extended periods of time, in unfavorable conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agaricaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Agaricaceae
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