auricularia

/ɔːriˈkjʊəriə/; /ɔːriˈkjʊləriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of lichenized fungi, commonly known as the ‘ear fungus’.

“The biologist studied the unique properties of the auricularia fungus in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • lichen

Antonyms

  • plant
  • vascular