1. a type of bracket fungus that grows on trees and has many small pores on its underside instead of gills
Usage: mycology

Examples

• The polypore fungus formed a large shelf-like structure on the dead oak tree.
• Scientists identified several species of polypore growing in the forest.
• The underside of the polypore was covered with tiny holes where spores are released.
• Polypores play an important role in decomposing dead wood in forest ecosystems.
• The turkey tail polypore is one of the most common bracket fungi in North America.
• Researchers collected samples of the polypore to study its medicinal properties.