A rare fungal species belonging to the Sebacinaceae family, characterized by its gelatinous texture and unique morphological features, first described by Petch in 1917.
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Likely tropical to subtropical forest environments, with preference for humid, decaying organic substrates such as rotting wood and forest floor leaf litter
Ecological Role
Potential role in forest decomposition and nutrient cycling processes within tropical ecosystem microenvironments
Morphology
SPORESMicroscopic spores typical of Basidiomycota, potentially hyaline or pale-colored
MYCELIUMLikely sparse and delicate, adapted to humid forest substrate environments
CAP PILEUSGelatinous, translucent texture with soft, amorphous structure
STEM STIPELikely thin and delicate, consistent with gelatinous fungal characteristics
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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