I - Mycology Terms
Indusium
[ in-DOO-zee-um ]
A netlike veil protruding from the pileus (cap) of a mushroom. Usually found on stinkhorn mushrooms.
Inferior
[ in-FEER-ee-or ]
A ring just above the base of the stipe (stem).
Referring to the position of the annulus (ring).
Inoperculate
[ in-o-PER-kyuh-lit ]
An ascus that does not contain an operculum (lid).
Referring to the ascus of fungi in the Ascomycota division.
Inrolled
[ in-ROHLD ]
To curl or curve inwards. Another name for Involute margins.
All types of mushroom cap margins.