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Orson K. Miller Jr.
Orson Knapp Miller Jr. (December 19, 1930 – June 9, 2006) was an American mycologist. He published numerous papers in mycology and was responsible for the naming of many taxa, as well as being one of the authors erecting the genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ... '' Chroogomphus''. He described ''Omphalotus olivascens'', several species of ''Amanita'', and the ghoul fungus ''Hebeloma aminophilum''. He married Hope Hartigan Miller in 1953; both were mycologists and published books, including at least one together. Hope died on September 26, 2018. Works His books include:BOTANICAL ELECTRONIC NEWS ISSN 1188- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chroogomphus Rutilus 1
''Chroogomphus'' is a genus of mushrooms commonly known as pine-spikes or spike-caps based on their shape and because they are often found growing in association with pine trees. The genus is distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere including North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.Aime M, Miller OK. (2005). Proposal to Conserve the Name ''Chroogomphus'' Against ''Brauniellula'' (Gomphidiaceae). Taxon 55(1):227–228.abstract Taxonomy These fungi are members of the family Gomphidiaceae which are agaricoid members of the Boletales (suborder (biology), suborder Suillineae). Related to the genus ''Gomphidius'' (in which they were once classified), ''Chroogomphus'' are distinguished from ''Gomphidius'' by their lack of a partial veil. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek χρω- chroo-, meaning 'skin' or 'colour', and 'γομφος' ''gomphos'' meaning 'plug' or 'large wedge-shaped nail'. Ecology Members of this genus have been thought to be ectomyco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
