What is another word for Class Gastromycetes?
Pronunciation: [klˈas ɡˈastɹəmˌa͡ɪsiːts] (IPA) 
The class Gastromycetes is also known as the Gasteromycetes. These fungi are commonly referred to as "stomach fungi" or "puffballs." They are characterized by their round or pear-shaped fruiting bodies that contain spores. Other synonyms for Gastromycetes include Hymenogastrales, Phallales, Geastrales, and Sclerodermatales. Hymenogastrales fungi have a delicate outer coating that is easily broken, while Phallales fungi have a tall, phallic shape. Geastrales fungi have a small opening at the top of their fruiting bodies and are known as earthstars. Sclerodermatales fungi have a hard outer coating and sometimes emit a strong odor when mature. All of these terms refer to different groups of fungi within the class Gastromycetes.
