A rare basidiomycete fungal species endemic to the Banat region, first described by Pilát and Lindtner in 1938. This fungus belongs to the genus Sebacina within the Sebacinales order.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate forest ecosystems, predominantly found in deciduous and mixed woodland environments with high humidity and rich organic substrate
Ecological Role
Potential mycorrhizal symbiont, contributing to nutrient cycling and forest ecosystem health
Morphology
SPORESHyaline, likely globose to ellipsoidal, size range estimated 5-8 μm in diameter
MYCELIUMThin, branching, with potential inter-root associations characteristic of Sebacinales
CAP PILEUSGelatinous, translucent to white-cream colored, likely small in diameter (estimated 1-3 cm)
STEM STIPELikely absent or rudimentary, typical of resupinate fungal growth patterns
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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