A rare basidiomycete fungus species characterized by its dark, encrusting growth pattern and unique morphological features within the Sebacinales order.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in temperate forest ecosystems, growing on decaying woody substrates, fallen logs, and forest floor organic matter in humid, shaded environments.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest decomposition processes, breaking down complex organic compounds and facilitating nutrient recycling in forest ecosystems.
Morphology
- SPORES Hyaline, thin-walled, ellipsoidal to globose spores, approximately 5-8 μm in diameter
- MYCELIUM Compact, branching hypha with clamp connections, predominantly white to pale cream-colored
- CAP PILEUS Thin, dark black to dark brown crust-like formation, adherent to substrate with irregular, slightly undulating surface texture
- STEM STIPE Not applicable, forms resupinate (flat, spread-out) growth pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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