shelf fungus
noun
plural shelf fungi
: a polypore fungus (such as chicken of the woods) that is found chiefly on the trunks and limbs of trees and that forms tough, often woody fruiting bodies which are fanlike or shelflike in form
also
: the fruiting body of a shelf fungus : conk entry 3
Note: The fungus and fruiting body are also called bracket fungi.
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“Shelf fungus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelf%20fungus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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