Cystidiata
Cystidiata is a term used in mycology, the study of fungi, to describe a specific type of microscopic structure found on the surface of a mushroom's fruiting body. These structures are known as cystidia, and when a mushroom species is described as having cystidiata, it indicates the presence and often the abundance of these cystidia.
Cystidia are typically sterile (non-reproductive) cells that arise from the hymenium, the spore-bearing layer of the
The function of cystidia is not fully understood, but several theories exist. They may play a role