A rare basidiomycete fungus belonging to the Sebacinales order, characterized by its dark, thin, encrusting fruiting bodies that grow on woody substrates in forest ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate and boreal forest regions, typically found on decaying wood, fallen logs, and tree bark in moist, shaded environments with high humidity and organic matter
Ecological Role
Critical role in forest decomposition processes, breaking down lignin and cellulose, recycling nutrients, and supporting soil microbiome health
Morphology
- SPORES Subglobose to ellipsoidal, hyaline, typically 5-7 µm in diameter
- MYCELIUM Extensive, branching hyphal network with clamp connections, white to translucent
- CAP PILEUS Thin, dark brown to black crust-like growth, typically 1-3 mm thick, spreading across woody substrates
- STEM STIPE No distinct stem structure; forms a flat, adherent mycelial layer
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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