Mycology Glossary

adjective having or consisting of lamellae (thin, flat layers or plates)

• The lamellate structure of the mushroom is important for identifying its species.
• I never realized how cool the lamellate gills on mushrooms look up close.
• Check out the funky lamellate pattern on this mushroom!
• The lamellate design of the building's facade added a unique touch to the city skyline.

noun a reproductive cell or group of cells, capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion

• The spore is a reproductive structure that is capable of developing into a new organism.
• I found some spores on the forest floor while hiking.
• Those spores are so tiny, they almost look like dust!
• The idea of creativity can be seen as a spore that grows into a beautiful piece of art.

noun a gelatinous substance derived from certain marine algae, used in culture media for bacteria and other microorganisms

• The agaroid fungi are commonly found in tropical rainforests.
• I read that agaroid mushrooms are really rare and expensive.
• Have you tried cooking with agaroid? It's supposed to be really good.
• Her mind was like an agaroid, constantly expanding and growing in unexpected ways.