What is another word for lycoperdales?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪkə͡ʊpədˌe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Lycoperdales is a scientific term used to describe a group of fungi that are commonly referred to as puffballs. Synonyms of Lycoperdales include the order Agaricales, which also comprises a large number of mushroom-forming fungi. Another synonym for Lycoperdales is the class Gasteromycetes, which consists of fungi that produce spores enclosed within a fruiting body. Lycoperdales can also be referred to as the family Lycoperdaceae, which includes over 80 species of puffballs. Additionally, Lycoperdales are sometimes called earthballs, because they grow close to the ground and resemble small globes or balls. Synonyms are useful for identifying different groups of organisms and can help us understand taxonomic relationships between species.
