A rare fungal species discovered in the Altai Mountain region, characterized by its unique morphological features within the Sebacinales order of Basidiomycota.
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Alpine and subalpine forest regions of the Altai Mountains, typically growing on decaying woody substrates in high-elevation coniferous forests
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest decomposition processes and nutrient cycling in alpine ecosystems
Morphology
SPORESBasidiospores of microscopic size, potentially hyaline or pale-colored
MYCELIUMThin, branching hyphal network adapted to wood decomposition
CAP PILEUSLikely small, irregular or resupinate fruiting body with pale coloration
STEM STIPEPotentially reduced or absent, typical of corticioid fungal morphologies
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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