A rare fungal species belonging to the Sebacinaceae family within the Basidiomycota phylum, first described by Zimmermann in 1902. A unique gelatinous basidiomycete with limited documented distribution.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Likely found in humid, temperate forest ecosystems with high organic matter content, potentially associated with decaying wood or forest floor substrates
Ecological Role
Probable decomposer role in forest nutrient cycling, contributing to organic matter breakdown and ecosystem nutrient redistribution
Morphology
- SPORES Basidiospores with characteristic morphology typical of Sebacinales order
- MYCELIUM Likely white to translucent, fine-textured underground network
- CAP PILEUS Gelatinous texture, likely soft and translucent with irregular shape
- STEM STIPE Potentially short or absent, integrated with gelatinous fruiting body
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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