fomes
Usually fomites .Pathology. a surface, as clothing or a door handle, that can become contaminated with pathogens when touched by the carrier of an infection, and can then transmit the pathogens to those who next touch the surface: I know my stainless steel sink is an excellent fomes, so it’s easily contaminated, but the vet told me not to worry about petting my dog—her porous, fibrous fur is a very poor fomes.
Origin of fomes
1- Also called fo·mite [foh-meet] /ˈfoʊ mit/ .
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This has been called by many authors in America fomes applanatus or Polyporus applanatus.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise | M. E. HardIt resembles fomes leucophus but is somewhat stouter and does not have as hard and firm a crust.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise | M. E. HardFigure 15 illustrates one of these peculiar forms of Polyporus (fomes) applanatus.
Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. | George Francis AtkinsonSimilar punk is sometimes formed in conifers from the mycelium of fomes pinicola.
Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. | George Francis Atkinson
British Dictionary definitions for fomes
/ (ˈfəʊmiːz) /
med any material, such as bedding or clothing, that may harbour pathogens and therefore convey disease
Origin of fomes
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