hirneola

/hɜːrnaɪˈoʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually yellow or orange, fungus that grows on mushrooms, especially on the caps of Russula species.

“The mycologist carefully examined the hirneola growing on the Russula mushroom.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • mushroom parasite

Antonyms

  • fungal symbiont
  • mushroom partner