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shelf fungus

 

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Noun shelf fungus has 1 sense
  1. bracket fungus, shelf fungus - a woody fungus that forms shelflike sporophores
    --1 is a kind of polypore, pore fungus, pore mushroom

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Shelf Fungus

Description:

Shelf fungus, also known as bracket fungi, is a type of wood-rotting fungus that grows horizontally on tree trunks or dead logs. It forms shelf-like structures with distinct layers, often resembling shelves or brackets.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Plural: shelf fungi)

a) Any of various fungi species that grow in shelf-like structures on trees.

b) A type of fungus used for medicinal or culinary purposes.

Example sentences:

a) The shelf fungus on the tree trunk added an eerie beauty to the forest.

b) Mycologists are studying the different types of shelf fungi found in this region.

c) The shelf fungi in this area are known for their healing properties.

2. Adjective

Relating to the growth pattern or appearance of shelf fungi.

Example sentences:

a) The fallen tree was covered with a peculiar shelf fungus layer.

b) The shelf fungus pattern on the wood resembled a work of art.

c) The hikers were amazed by the colorful display of shelf fungus along the trail.

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