Aphyllophorales
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An order of fungi in the phylum BASIDIOMYCOTA having macroscopic basidiocarps. The members are characterized by their saprophytic activities as decomposers, particularly in the degradation of CELLULOSE and LIGNIN. A large number of species in the order have been used medicinally. (From Alexopoulos, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp504-68) |
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Poria |
Aphyllophorales Categories.
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Ganoderma - A genus of fungi in the family Ganodermataceae, order APHYLLOPHORALES, containing a dimitic hyphal system. It causes a white rot, and is a wood decomposer. Ganoderma lucidum (REISHI) is used in traditional Chinese medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL). |
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Polyporaceae - A family of basidiomycetous fungi, order APHYLLOPHORALES, living in decaying plant matter and timber. |
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Schizophyllum - A genus of fleshy shelf basidiomycetous fungi, family Schizophyllaceae, order APHYLLOPHORALES, growing on woody substrata. It is pathogenic in humans. |
Aphyllophorales Definitions and Terms
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