Sebacina candida is a rare basidiomycete fungus belonging to the Sebacinales order, characterized by its white to cream-colored fruiting bodies and resupinate growth pattern.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found in temperate and subtropical forest ecosystems, typically growing on decaying woody substrates, fallen logs, and forest floor debris in humid environments with high organic matter content.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest nutrient cycling, acting as a wood decomposer and potentially forming mycorrhizal associations with plant roots.
Morphology
SPORESHyaline, globose to subglobose, typically 5-8 μm in diameter
MYCELIUMThin, white to translucent, branching hyphal network
CAP PILEUSResupinate, smooth to slightly wrinkled white to cream-colored crust-like fruiting body
STEM STIPENo distinct stem structure, grows directly attached to substrate
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Jason Hollinger
