Terminology used in this Atlas is explained below. The reader is also referred to the Dictionary of the Fungi (Hawksworth et al., 1995). For descriptive terms in morphology, the Illustrated Dictionary of Mycology (Ulloa & Hanlin, 2000) is recommended. Diagram of used shape terminology

A – B – C – D – E – F – G – H – I – K – L – M – N – O – P – R – S – T – U – V – W Y Z

Glossary – N

napiform – with the shape of a turnip.

navicular – elongate with pointed apex and flat base, matching the groundplan of a boat.

niche – environment where fungus is in active interaction with its environment, producing an assimilative thallus and generates progeny.

nodose – with swellings at irregular distances.

nodular body – knot of irregularly intertwined hyphae.

nodule (subcutaneous) – small protruding knob, lump.