Omphaliaster borealis
Encyclopedia
Omphaliaster borealis is a species
of fungus
in the Tricholomataceae
family, and the type species
of the genus Omphaliaster
. First described in 1967 as Rhodocybe borealis, it was transferred to Omphaliaster in 1971.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of fungus
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
in the Tricholomataceae
Tricholomataceae
The Tricholomataceae are a large family of mushrooms within the Agaricales. A classic "wastebasket taxon", the Tricholomataceae is inclusive of any white-, yellow-, or pink-spored genera in the Agaricales not already classified as belonging to the Amanitaceae, Lepiotaceae, Hygrophoraceae,...
family, and the type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
of the genus Omphaliaster
Omphaliaster
Omphaliaster is a genus of fungi in the Tricholomataceae family. The widespread genus contains seven species, predominantly in northern temperate regions....
. First described in 1967 as Rhodocybe borealis, it was transferred to Omphaliaster in 1971.