actinonema
|ac-ti-no-ne-ma|
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/ˌæktɪnoʊˈniːmə/
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/ˌæktɪnəʊˈniːmə/
ray-like thread
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinonema' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'nema' meaning 'thread'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'actinonema' was adopted into scientific nomenclature to describe the ray-like thread structures observed in the fungi.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structures in fungi, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern taxonomy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of fungi in the family Helotiaceae.
The actinonema species are often found on decaying wood.
Last updated: 2025/04/30 12:21