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jel·ly fun·gus
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Princeton's WordNet
jelly fungusnoun
any fungus of the order Tremellales or Auriculariales whose fruiting body is jellylike in consistency when fresh
Wiktionary
jelly fungusnoun
a jelly-like fungus in the class Heterobasidiomycetes
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Jelly fungus
Jelly fungi are a paraphyletic group of several heterobasidiomycete fungal orders from different classes of the subphylum Agaricomycotina: Tremellales, Dacrymycetales, Auriculariales and Sebacinales. These fungi are so named because their foliose, irregularly branched fruiting body is, or appears to be, the consistency of jelly. Actually, many are somewhat rubbery and gelatinous. When dried, jelly fungi become hard and shriveled; when exposed to water, they return to their original form. Many species of jelly fungi can be eaten raw; poisonous jelly fungi are rare. However, many species have an unpalatable texture or taste. They may or may not be sought in mushroom hunting due to their taste, which is described as similar to that of soil. However, some species, Tremella fuciformis for example, are not only edible but prized for use in soup and vegetable dishes.
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jelly fungus
Jelly fungus refers to a group of various fungus species characterized by their jelly-like consistency. These fungi, belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota, tend to have fruiting bodies that are gelatinous, soft and often translucent. Their structures and color can vary with some resembling ears, fans, or brains and they can be found on various surfaces like tree trunks or dead wood. They are often observed during rainy seasons due to their capability to rapidly absorb water. Examples of jelly fungi include species like witch's butter, wood ear, and silver ear fungi. Some types are edible and used in various cuisines.
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Jelly fungus
Jelly fungi are a paraphyletic group of several heterobasidiomycete fungal orders from different classes of the subphylum Agaricomycotina: Tremellales, Dacrymycetales, Auriculariales and Sebacinales. These fungi are so named because their foliose to irregularly branched fruiting body is, or appears to be, the consistency of jelly. Actually, many are somewhat rubbery and gelatinous. When dried, jelly fungi become hard and shriveled; when exposed to water, they return to their original form. A number of the jelly fungi can be eaten raw; poisonous jelly fungi are rare. However, many species have an unpalatable texture or taste. They may or may not be sought in mushroom hunting due to their taste, which is described as similar to that of soil. However, some species, Tremella fuciformis for example, are not only edible but prized for use in soup and vegetable dishes.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jelly fungus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jelly fungus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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