Stipe (mycology) puffballs, earthstars, some polypores, jelly fungi, ergots, and smuts. It is often the case that features of the stipe are required to make a positive identification of a mushroom. Such distinguishing characters include: When collecting mushrooms for identification it is critical to maintain all these characters intact by digging the mushroom out of the soil, rather than cutting it off mid-stipe. Stipe (mycology) In mycology, a stipe () is the stem or stalk-like feature supporting the cap of a mushroom. Like all tissues of the mushroom other than the hymenium, the stipe is composed of sterile hyphal tissue. In many
Glossary of invasion biology terms Glossary of invasion biology terms The need for a clearly defined and consistent invasion biology terminology has been acknowledged by many sources. "Invasive species", or "invasive exotics", is a nomenclature term and categorization phrase used for flora and fauna, and for specific restoration-preservation processes in native habitats. "Invasion biology" is the study of these organisms and the processes of species invasion. The terminology in this page contains definitions for invasion biology terms in common usage today, taken from accessible publications. References for each definition are included. Terminology relates primarily to invasion biology terms with some ecology terms included to clarify