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White Ciliospora Fungus

Ciliospora albida

A rare fungal species belonging to the Sebacinaceae family, characterized by its white to pale coloration and specialized mycological characteristics.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Typically found in temperate forest ecosystems, particularly on decaying woody substrates and plant debris in regions with moderate humidity and temperature.

Ecological Role

Plays a critical role in forest decomposition processes, contributing to nutrient cycling and organic matter breakdown in woodland ecosystems.

Morphology

  • SPORES Hyaline, likely ellipsoidal or ovoid, with smooth surface texture
  • MYCELIUM Thin, branching, white to translucent mycelia characteristic of its taxonomic group
  • CAP PILEUS Not prominently developed; likely thin and delicate with pale white to cream coloration
  • STEM STIPE Slender and fragile, potentially short in length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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Related Species in Sebacinaceae