Agaricomycetes - Агарикомицеты - Gilled Fungi - Blätterpilze

Agaricomycetes, commonly known as Gilled Fungi or Blätterpilze in German, is a class of fungi within the phylum Basidiomycota. This diverse group contains over 17,000 described species, including many well-known mushrooms, such as agarics, boletes, and polypores. The hallmark feature of Agaricomycetes is the presence of gills, pores, or other spore-producing structures called hymenophores, which are located on the underside of the fruiting body, or cap. Fruiting bodies of Agaricomycetes are highly diverse, ranging from small, inconspicuous forms to large, striking structures. They can be found in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, and are often used to identify species within the group. These fungi can be saprotrophic, mycorrhizal, or parasitic, playing important ecological roles in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and plant health. Some species form symbiotic relationships with plants, while others cause diseases in trees or crops. Agaricomycetes inhabit a wide range of environments, from forests and grasslands to urban areas and even arctic tundras. Some species are highly adaptable, while others have specific habitat requirements. The spores of Agaricomycetes are produced on the hymenophore structures and are typically dispersed by wind, water, or animal activity. Spore size, shape, and color can be crucial for species identification. Agaricomycetes can reproduce sexually, through the fusion of compatible mating types, or asexually, through spore production and germination. Some Agaricomycetes species are highly prized for their culinary and medicinal properties, such as the edible Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom) and the medicinal Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom). Other species, like the deadly Amanita phalloides (death cap), produce potent toxins that can cause severe poisoning or even death if ingested. Agaricomycetes fungi have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, with modern research uncovering potential applications in cancer treatment, immune system modulation, and neuroprotection. In addition to their ecological and medical importance, Agaricomycetes species contribute to the field of biotechnology, with applications in waste management, biofuel production, and the development of novel materials. Species within the Agaricomycetes class can be indicators of ecosystem health, with certain species being sensitive to pollution, habitat degradation, or climate change. Conservation efforts are essential to protect rare or endangered Agaricomycetes species and their habitats, as these fungi play crucial roles in maintaining ecosystem balance.
Agaricomycetes - Агарикомицеты - Gilled Fungi - Blätterpilze Agaricales is an order of fungi that includes the gilled mushrooms, as well as several other types of fungi with diverse...

Agaricomycetes - Агарикомицеты - Gilled Fungi - Blätterpilze

Agaricales is an order of fungi that includes the gilled mushrooms, as well as several other types of fungi with diverse morphologies and lifestyles. This order…

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Аурикуляриевые - Auriculariales The Auriculariales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. Species within the order were formerly referred to...

Аурикуляриевые - Auriculariales

The Auriculariales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. Species within the order were formerly referred to the "heterobasidiomycetes" or "jelly…

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Болетовые - Boletales The Boletales are an order of Agaricomycetes containing over 1300 species with a diverse array of fruiting body types....

Болетовые - Boletales

The Boletales are an order of Agaricomycetes containing over 1300 species with a diverse array of fruiting body types. The boletes are the best known members of…

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Весёлковые - Phallales The Phallales are an order of fungi in the subclass Phallomycetidae. The order contains two families: the Claustulaceae,...

Весёлковые - Phallales

The Phallales are an order of fungi in the subclass Phallomycetidae. The order contains two families: the Claustulaceae, and the Phallaceae, which, according to…

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Гименохетовые - Hymenochaetales The Hymenochaetales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order in its current sense is based on...

Гименохетовые - Hymenochaetales

The Hymenochaetales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order in its current sense is based on molecular research and not on any unifying…

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Gloeophyllales - Глеофилловые - Gloeophyllales - Gloeophyllales The Gloeophyllales order belongs to the Basidiomycota phylum and the Agaricomycetes class. This order includes fungi...

Gloeophyllales - Глеофилловые - Gloeophyllales - Gloeophyllales

The Gloeophyllales order belongs to the Basidiomycota phylum and the Agaricomycetes class. This order includes fungi characterized by their ability to cause…

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Гомфовые - Gomphales The Gomphales are an order of basidiomycete fungi. Some or all families belonging to Gomphales have been sometimes...

Гомфовые - Gomphales

The Gomphales are an order of basidiomycete fungi. Some or all families belonging to Gomphales have been sometimes included in the order Phallales (and vice…

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Звездовиковые - Geastrales Geastrales is an order of gasterocarpic basidiomycetes (fungi) that are related to Cantharellales. The order contains...

Звездовиковые - Geastrales

Geastrales is an order of gasterocarpic basidiomycetes (fungi) that are related to Cantharellales. The order contains the single family Geastraceae, commonly…

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Кортициевые - Corticiales The Corticiales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order is mostly composed of corticioid fungi, but...

Кортициевые - Corticiales

The Corticiales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order is mostly composed of corticioid fungi, but also includes one anomalous agaricoid…

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Лисичковые - Cantharellales The Cantharellales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order includes not only the chanterelles...

Лисичковые - Cantharellales

The Cantharellales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order includes not only the chanterelles (Cantharellaceae), but also some of the tooth…

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Полипоровые - Polyporales The Polyporales are an order of about 1800 species of fungi in the division Basidiomycota. The order includes some (but...

Полипоровые - Polyporales

The Polyporales are an order of about 1800 species of fungi in the division Basidiomycota. The order includes some (but not all) polypores as well as many…

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Сыроежковые - Russulales The Russulales are an order of the Agaricomycetes, (which include the agaric genera Russula and Lactarius and their...

Сыроежковые - Russulales

The Russulales are an order of the Agaricomycetes, (which include the agaric genera Russula and Lactarius and their polyporoid and corticioid relatives).…

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Телефоровые - Thelephorales The Thelephorales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order includes corticioid and hydnoid fungi,...

Телефоровые - Thelephorales

The Thelephorales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. The order includes corticioid and hydnoid fungi, together with a few polypores and…

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