Amanitaceae - Аманитовые - Amanita family

Amanitaceae - Аманитовые - Amanita family - Wulstlingsverwandte 9/22/07—10/19/24

Amanitaceae is a family of fungi that includes the Amanita genus, as well as several other types of fungi with similar morphologies and lifestyles. This family is characterized by their distinctive fruiting body, which typically includes a cap, stalk, and skirt-like annulus. The fruiting body of Amanitaceae is typically large and showy, with a cap that can range from white to yellow, brown, or red. The cap is often covered in warts or scales, which can be used to help identify different species. The spores of Amanitaceae are produced in basidia, which are elongated cells that contain four spores each. Amanitaceae fungi are mycorrhizal, meaning they form mutualistic relationships with the roots of trees. They exchange nutrients for carbon in a process that benefits both the fungus and the host plant. Some species are also toxic, producing potent toxins that can cause severe illness or death if ingested. This family includes many highly toxic species, including Amanita phalloides, commonly known as the Death cap, and Amanita virosa, the Destroying angel. These fungi are responsible for the majority of mushroom poisonings worldwide and should never be consumed. Some species of Amanitaceae are also used in traditional medicine, where they are believed to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Amanitaceae fungi are widely distributed and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. They are most commonly found in temperate regions, but can also be found in tropical and arctic regions. In conclusion, Amanitaceae is a fascinating and important family of fungi. Its members include some of the most toxic and deadly fungi in the world, as well as important mycorrhizal partners in forest ecosystems. The distinctive morphologies and lifestyles of these fungi make them an important and fascinating group for scientific study.

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Bolbitiaceae - Больбитиевые - Bolbitiaceae family - Bolbitiaceae Familie

Amanitaceae - Аманитовые - Amanita family - Wulstlingsverwandte 9/22/07—10/19/24

Amanita virosa - Мухомор вонючий - Destroying angel - Weißer Knollenblätterpilz.

Amanita excelsa - Мухомор высокий - Tall Amanita - Hohe Fliegenpilz

Amanita regalis - Мухомор королевский - Royal Fly Agaric - Königs-Fliegenpilz

Amanita muscaria - Мухомор красный - Fly Agaric - Fliegenpilz

Amanita gemmata - Мухомор ярко-жёлтый - Gemmed Amanita - Gelber Knollenblätterpilz

Amanita pantherina - Мухомор пантерный - Panther Cap - Pantherpilz

Amanita citrina - Мухомор поганковидный - False Death Cap - Gelber Knollenblätterpilz

Amanita verna - Мухомор весенний - Fool's mushroom, destroying angel - Frühlings-Knollenblätterpilz

Amanita porphyria - Мухомор порфировый - Grey Veiled Amanita - Porphyreller Wulstling

Amanita rubescens - Мухомор серо-розовый - Blusher - Perlpilz

Amanita fulva - Поплавок жёлто-коричневый - Tawny Grisette - Rotbrauner Streifling

Amanita crocea - Поплавок шафрановый - Saffron Ringless Amanita - Safrangelber Streifling

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