A rare basidiomycete fungus belonging to the genus Sebacina, characterized by its unique crust-like growth pattern and delicate morphological features.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in temperate and subtropical forest ecosystems, growing on decaying wood, forest floor debris, and associated with tree root systems.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest nutrient cycling through wood decomposition and potential mycorrhizal associations with tree root networks.
Morphology
- SPORES Hyaline, thin-walled, ellipsoidal to subglobose spores, typically 6-8 μm in diameter
- MYCELIUM Delicate, branching hypha with thin-walled, translucent cellular structures
- CAP PILEUS Thin, resupinate (crust-like) formation, with a smooth to slightly wrinkled surface, typically pale tan to light brownish coloration
- STEM STIPE Absent, as characteristic of resupinate fungal growth patterns
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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