What is another word for Genus Corticium?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kɔːtˈɪsi͡əm] (IPA) 
Genus Corticium, commonly known as "corticioid fungi", refers to a classification of fungi with a thin, leathery fruiting body that grows horizontally on tree bark or wood. Some of the synonyms for the Genus Corticium include corticiaceae, cortinarioid, cortinarius, and cortinarius violaceus. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same classification of fungi. The Genus Corticium has a diverse range of species, ranging from common white-rot fungi to rare and exotic species. While many corticioid fungi are saprophytic, some also have a parasitic relationship with their host trees and can cause significant damage to them. The study of corticioid fungi is important in forestry and conservation biology.
