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Veil (mycology)[edit]

In mycology, a veil is a structure that covers or encloses parts of a mushroom during its development. Veils are important for the identification and classification of fungi, particularly in the Agaricales order. There are two main types of veils: the universal veil and the partial veil.

Universal Veil[edit]

The universal veil is a temporary structure that completely encloses the immature fruiting body of certain basidiomycetes. As the mushroom grows, the universal veil breaks, often leaving remnants such as warts or patches on the cap or a volva at the base of the stipe.

Partial Veil[edit]

The partial veil is a structure that covers the gills or other spore-producing surfaces of a young mushroom. As the mushroom matures, the partial veil breaks, often leaving a ring or annulus on the stipe. In some species, the partial veil is a cobweb-like structure known as a cortina.

Cortina[edit]

A cortina is a type of partial veil that is characteristic of the genus Cortinarius. It is a fine, cobweb-like structure that stretches from the edge of the cap to the stipe. As the mushroom matures, the cortina breaks, often leaving a faint ring or remnants on the stipe. The presence of a cortina is a key feature in identifying species within the Cortinarius genus.

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 == Veil (mycology) ==
+[[File:Cortinarius_claricolor_01.jpg|thumb|right|Cortinarius claricolor with a visible cortina]]
-A '''veil''' in [[mycology]] refers to a structure that covers parts of a [[mushroom]] during its development. There are two main types of veils: the '''universal veil''' and the '''partial veil'''. These structures are important for the identification and classification of mushrooms.
+In [[mycology]], a '''veil''' is a structure that covers or encloses parts of a [[mushroom]] during its development. Veils are important for the identification and classification of [[fungi]], particularly in the [[Agaricales]] order. There are two main types of veils: the '''universal veil''' and the '''partial veil'''.
 === Universal Veil ===
+The '''universal veil''' is a temporary structure that completely encloses the immature fruiting body of certain [[basidiomycetes]]. As the mushroom grows, the universal veil breaks, often leaving remnants such as warts or patches on the [[cap (mycology)|cap]] or a [[volva]] at the base of the [[stipe (mycology)|stipe]].
-The '''universal veil''' is a membrane that completely encloses the immature mushroom, forming a protective layer. As the mushroom grows, the universal veil breaks, often leaving remnants on the [[cap (mushroom)|cap]] or the [[stipe (mycology)|stipe]]. These remnants can appear as warts or patches on the cap or as a volva at the base of the stipe. The presence and characteristics of the universal veil are key features in identifying certain mushroom species, such as those in the [[Amanita]] genus.
 === Partial Veil ===
+The '''partial veil''' is a structure that covers the [[gills (mycology)|gills]] or other spore-producing surfaces of a young mushroom. As the mushroom matures, the partial veil breaks, often leaving a ring or [[annulus (mycology)|annulus]] on the stipe. In some species, the partial veil is a cobweb-like structure known as a '''cortina'''.
-The '''partial veil''' is a structure that covers the [[gills (mushroom)|gills]] or other spore-producing surfaces of the mushroom. As the mushroom matures, the partial veil typically breaks, leaving a ring or annulus on the stipe. In some species, the partial veil may disappear entirely, while in others, it leaves a distinct ring. The presence and form of the partial veil are important for distinguishing between different species and genera of mushrooms.
+=== Cortina ===
+A '''cortina''' is a type of partial veil that is characteristic of the genus [[Cortinarius]]. It is a fine, cobweb-like structure that stretches from the edge of the cap to the stipe. As the mushroom matures, the cortina breaks, often leaving a faint ring or remnants on the stipe. The presence of a cortina is a key feature in identifying species within the Cortinarius genus.
-=== Function ===
-Veils serve to protect the developing [[spore]]-producing surfaces of the mushroom from environmental factors such as desiccation and predation. They also help in the dispersal of spores by ensuring that the spore-producing surfaces are exposed at the right time.
-=== Examples ===
-- The [[Amanita muscaria]] is a well-known example of a mushroom with a prominent universal veil, which leaves a volva at the base and warts on the cap.
-- The [[Cortinarius]] genus often has a cobweb-like partial veil known as a cortina, which can leave a ring on the stipe.
 == Related Pages ==
 * [[Mushroom anatomy]]
-* [[Spore]]
+* [[Fungal morphology]]
-* [[Fungi]]
+* [[Cortinarius]]
+* [[Agaricales]]
-== References ==
-* Arora, David. ''Mushrooms Demystified''. Ten Speed Press, 1986.
-* Lincoff, Gary. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms''. Knopf, 1981.
-== Gallery ==
-[[File:Cortinarius_claricolor_01.jpg|thumb|right|Cortinarius claricolor showing veil remnants]]
-{{Commons category|Veils (mycology)}}
 [[Category:Mycology]]