MeSH definition : An order of fungi in the phylum BASIDIOMYCOTA having macroscopic basidiocarps. The
members are characterized by their saprophytic activities as decomposers, particularly
in the degradation of CELLULOSE and LIGNIN. A large number of species in the order
have been used medicinally. (From Alexopoulos, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp504-68);
An order of fungi in the phylum BASIDIOMYCOTA having macroscopic basidiocarps. The
members are characterized by their saprophytic activities as decomposers, particularly
in the degradation of CELLULOSE and LIGNIN. A large number of species in the order
have been used medicinally. (From Alexopoulos, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp504-68)