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bracket fungus


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of fungus that grows in the form of brackets or shelves on trees or logs.

    - "The bracket fungus on the oak tree was quite large."
    - "Hikers often come across bracket fungus growing on forest floors."

Synonyms

polypore , shelf fungus
Variants
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bracket fungi , bracket fungus , bracket funguses
Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'braccan', meaning 'to crook or bend'. Bracket fungus gets its name from its distinctive shape.


Trivia
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  1. Bracket fungus can be found in various colors, including brown, red, and white.

  2. Some bracket fungus species can grow up to several feet in diameter.

  3. Bracket fungus plays an essential role in nutrient cycling in forests.


Related Concepts
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  1. Polypore: Bracket fungus is a type of polypore fungus, characterized by their pores instead of gills for spore production.


Culture
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Bracket fungus has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. In Chinese medicine, it is believed to strengthen the immune system and improve digestion. Bracket fungus has also been featured in literature, such as in 'Mycenaean Ships' by Robert Graves.

How to Memorize "bracket fungus"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tree with bracket-shaped shelves growing on its trunk.
    - Visualize the texture and color of the bracket fungus.

  2. associate

    - Associate bracket fungus with trees and forests.
    - Connect it with the idea of growth and decay.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-R-A-C-K-E-T: Bracket fungus is a type of fungus that grows on trees, like a rack.


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