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G - Mycology Terms

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Gasteromycete
[ gas-ter-oh-my-seet ]
Unique fungi that have a peridium to protect its spores; Gasteroid fungi (puffballs, earthstars, stinkhorns, and false truffles)
An obsolete class of fungi in the Basidiomycota division.
Also known as "stomach fungi".
Germ Pore
The tip of a spore with a thin wall where the germ tube exits upon germination.
Gill
These are the under-cap structures that produce and release spores in many types of mushrooms.
Technical term: Lamella.
Glabrous
[ GLAY-brus ]
a bald surface
All types of mushroom cap surfaces.
Gleba
[ GLEE-buh ]
a spore-bearing tissue or mass of spore protected by a peridium.
Gasteriod fungi of the Basidiomycota division.
Glutinous
[ GLOO-tin-us ]
A slimy surface.
All types of mushroom cap surfaces.
Granulose
[ GRAN-yoo-lohs ]
A surface covered in salt-like granulates.
All types of mushroom cap surfaces.
Gregarious
[ gri-GAIR-ee-us ]
Mushrooms growing in tight clusters without attaching to each other.
Microscope: Swift SW380T
The Swift SW380T, with its wide magnification range, is an asset for any mycologist. From 40X to 2500X, it illuminates intricate mushroom details. Plus, with camera compatibility, sharing these wonders is just a click away.