Pore mushroom is a term commonly used to refer to fungi that have a unique structure of pores on the underside of their caps. While pore mushroom is a widely recognized term, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe this type of mushroom. Some of these synonyms include polypore, bracket fungus, pore fungi, and shelf mushrooms. These terms are used interchangeably to describe fungi that have a pore-like structure on the underside of their cap. Pore mushrooms are found in forests, woodlands, and other places with woody materials, and they are used for culinary purposes, medicinal benefits, and other applications.