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Ditangium Fungus

Ditangium insigne

A rare fungal species belonging to the Sebacinaceae family, characterized by its unique morphological features and distribution in northern European ecosystems.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Typically found in boreal forest regions, particularly in Finland and surrounding Scandinavian woodland environments, growing on decaying wood and forest substrates.

Ecological Role

Functions as a critical decomposer in forest ecosystems, breaking down organic matter and facilitating nutrient cycling in woodland environments.

Morphology

  • SPORES Basidiospores, microscopic, potentially hyaline or pale-colored
  • MYCELIUM Thin, branching network adapted to decomposing woody substrates
  • CAP PILEUS Likely small, delicate fruiting body with subtle coloration, typical of Sebacinales order fungi
  • STEM STIPE Slender and fragile, potentially with fine mycelial connections
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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Related Species in Sebacinaceae