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Elastic Chaetospermum Fungus

Chaetospermum elasticae

A rare fungal species belonging to the Sebacinaceae family, first described by Koorders in Java, characterized by its unique taxonomic placement within Basidiomycota

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems, predominantly in Southeast Asian regions with high humidity and organic substrate abundance

Ecological Role

Potential role in forest decomposition processes and mycorrhizal interactions in tropical forest ecosystems

Morphology

  • SPORES Basidiospores typical of Sebacinaceae family, microscopic structure requires further research
  • MYCELIUM Likely thin, branching network adapted to forest substrate interactions
  • CAP PILEUS Limited scientific documentation; likely small and delicate
  • STEM STIPE Potentially slender and elastic, consistent with genus name
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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